• Serve HFM consolidation reporting system in an administrator role as well as become a SME for GVR and its subsidiaries.
• Support intercompany reconciliation processes in a multi-national, multi-currency environment
• Assist in reporting financial results to the parent company on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis as well as budget and periodic forecasts.
• Assist Global Controllership team in the deployment of technical accounting guidance and interpretation to all subsidiaries.
• Assist in the preparation of reporting packages, as required, to comply with corporate financial reporting requirements and statutory regulations.
• Assist in month-end closing through preparation and processing of journal entries as necessary at a Global level;
• Participate in daily management and support tracking and management of metrics that ensure financial reporting deadlines and reporting accuracy targets are met while seeking opportunities for improvement both internally and for our sites globally by identifying and resolving root cause
• Provide ad-hoc accounting reporting and advice on a range of topics to GVR associates at all levels.
• Support monthly Balance Sheet Flux review and follow-up on trends and variances.
• Assist in preparing and executing on SOX compliance assessment processes and internal/external audit documentation as assigned.
• Strong experience in accounting consolidation process and associated systems (preferably HFM)
• System administration experience including knowledge of importance of disciplined user provisioning and change management
• Tech savvy to enable adoption of new software tools and interface with information technology team members
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills;
• Ability to understand balance sheet accounts, their relationship with the P&L and business activities to ensure that accounting transactions comply with US GAAP / IFRS
• Proven professional with understanding of accounting theory and accounting systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the Company including those outside of the accounting function.
• A proven track record in meeting deadlines and working collaboratively as part of a team
• Experience and comfort with external auditors; able to interpret requests and provide deliverables to ensure an efficient audit
• Demonstrated leadership capability and a strong desire to advance in your career through stretch assignments and personal growth
• Accounting (or finance) undergraduate degree minimum; qualified accountant a plus
• Minimum of 3-5 years accounting experience with a multinational entity
• Intimate working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (especially Excel)
• Ability to be flexible operating in a fast-paced environment