Transactional Finance Specialist

Summary of the Job:

Join us and be part of a brand new and growing team of finance professionals in our centre in Budapest! As Transactional Finance Specialist you will be responsible for providing and completing transactional finance information as part of the European Finance Shared Services Team for Cognizant offices across Continental Europe. Being part of a new team, you will have the opportunity to take part in migration processes and process improvement as well.

Responsibilities:

· Journal preparation and entry

· Preparation of balance sheet, intercompany and bank reconciliations

· Manage Month-End-Close: journal entry, reclassifications, allocations

· Manage working relationships with Finance Onsite, Stock Admin, AP, AR, Bank teams

· Take part in data coordination for internal and external audit

Required Skills:

· Good command of English

· 2-5 years experience in a similar position (e.g. General Ledger, R2R)

· Experience working in a multinational environment

· Microsoft Excel and Word skills

· Knowledge of People Soft or other ERP systems is a plus

· Attention to detail and accuracy

We offer:

· Opportunity to be part of a rapidly expanding organization

· Easy to access location and modern office building

· Competitive salary and cafeteria benefits; sport allowance, medical benefits

· Reimbursable language courses

· Team events, Company events

· Fruit Day Tuesday

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world. We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen. We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right. We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer: 
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.