Senior G/L Accountant EMEA

Description Your Impact: You will be part of a dynamic team supporting the team on various accounting activities. Support on a timely and accurate monthly close, support on reconciliation of all relevant Balance Sheets Accounts in line with company policy and maintaining a robust control environment. Job description: In this exciting and highly visible role you will make an impact by supporting the financial accounting activities of the EMEA SSC team: • Responsible for Monthly closing process for some countries including: - Standard and non-standard monthly journal postings - Month end accruals review and posting - Payroll entries, including review of payroll data, mapping and related supporting documentation. • Control, maintain and present monthly balance sheet reconciliations and balance sheet flux to management and internal/external auditors for assigned legal entities. • Coordinate Internal and external audits for assigned legal entities. • Review foreign currency revaluations, FX exposures and related month-end accounting impacts. • Preparation of local statutory Financial Statements & Tax packs and related audit follow-up for assigned entities. • Own and drive improvements to EMEA financial processes by contributing to process standardization, automation and quality improvements across close, reconciliation and statutory reporting activities. • Support and follow up on Internal Control mechanisms and actively participate in SOX audit field work with respect to entities in scope and the area of your expertise (SME role) • Assist with other ad-hoc accounting projects as necessary. Such projects may include system upgrades and testing of controls (SOX). Your profile: To be successful in this role, we expect the candidate to bring the following skills and experience: • Accounting associate or bachelor’s degree. ACCA, CPA or relevant professional qualifications are a strong asset. • 4-6 years of solid experience on accounting within an international / US organization. • Technically skilled with experience of month end reporting and reconciliations for multiple European entities. Experience with preparation of local statutory financial statements is a plus. • Working knowledge of US GAAP regulations and in-depth experience on compliance and accounting requirements of listed international companies gained within EMEA jurisdictions • A ‘hands on’ work style, comfortable with the detail, and able to move seamlessly between tactical and strategic issues as required. • Proficiency with ERP system(s) (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Office with solid Excel skills • Ability to meet tight deadlines, handle a demanding and fluctuating workload and at the same time provide accurate and reliable data. • Demonstrated thoroughness and attention to detail with a steadiness under pressure. • Solid communication and presentation skills • Confident, enthusiastic and a team player • Fluent in English