Senior Accountant

Job description

Main responsibilities Financial accounting & reporting • Manage monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, provisions and reconciliations. • Ensure ledger accuracy and appropriate accounting treatment under IFRS, local GAAP and company policies; prepare statutory and management reporting. Statutory, tax & audit • Ensure statutory and tax compliance and oversee required filings in cooperation with Tax and external advisers. • Coordinate internal and external audits, maintain accounting documentation and follow up agreed corrective actions. Controls & risk • Maintain effective accounting controls, approval procedures and segregation of duties. • Identify control gaps and financial risks, implement remediation measures and escalate significant issues. Treasury & working capital • Monitor liquidity, cash flow and working capital; oversee payment controls and banking activities. • Monitor receivables, payables and overdue balances and support cash forecasting and credit management. Business support • Support budgeting and forecasting and explain significant financial variances. • Provide reliable financial analysis and recommendations to support management decisions. Processes & systems • Maintain accounting policies and procedures and drive standardization, simplification and automation. • Support ERP changes, finance projects and effective collaboration with Shared Service Centers. General • Protect confidential information, uphold company values and compliance requirements, and contribute to operational excellence. Competencies • Accounting judgment and business acumen • Analytical thinking and structured problem solving • Communication and influencing • Collaboration and customer focus • Planning, execution and accountability • Continuous improvement mindset • Integrity, adaptability and resilience Education • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field. • Professional accounting qualification or postgraduate degree is an advantage. Professional experience • At least 7 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance or audit. • Proven experience in closing, statutory reporting, taxation, internal controls and audits. • Experience with auditors, authorities and professional advisers. • Multinational, Shared Service, SAP and finance transformation experience are advantages. Technical knowledge • Strong knowledge of IFRS, local accounting standards and tax requirements. • Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP and reporting tools; SAP preferred. • Understanding of treasury, cash flow and working capital principles. Languages • Fluent English and local language, written and spoken. • Additional languages are an advantage. In accordance with the EU Pay Transparency Directive (EU) 2023/970, compensation details for this position will be communicated to candidates by our consulting team at an appropriate stage prior to the interview process.