Leading the General Ledger (GL) team in the Shared Service Centre (SSC).

Description

• Supervise day-to-day operations of General Ledger (GL) accountants, including the review of work performed by the team;
• Set clear goals and objectives, provide direction and conduct performance reviews, always ensuring adequate and timely communication;
• Development of team and individuals: identify training needs, development and improvement opportunities, and provide coaching/mentoring;
• Supervise and ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial information, to internal or external parties, including group accounting, auditors and authorities (e.g. tax authorities);
• Create and monitor closing calendars;
• Open / close accounting periods;
• Ensure compliance with all internal and external accounting standards, laws and regulations, policies and procedures;
• Ensure the team follows the Finance Organisation's policies and rules, including travel and expenses;
• Ensure a proper documentation of work procedures is kept up to date, namely, in accordance with Standard Process Model;
• Ensure Internal Controls are working effectively;
• Prepare and support annual and interim audits in close cooperation with other departments and auditors;
• Prepare and support ad-hoc requests from external or internal customers in close cooperation with other departments (e.g. tax inspections);
• Coordinate or execute projects related to accounting and reporting;
• Management of working hours, attendance and holiday planning, including public holiday (customer and local);
• Identify and execute efficiency improvements.

Profile

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or similar field;
• 6+ years of professional experience in finance and accounting or equivalent;
• 2+ years of leading team experience;
• Experience within a Shared Service Centre environment and transition;
• Professional working proficiency in English and/or another European language(German, French, Polish and Dutch preferred);
• CA or CPA degree preferred;
• Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office, namely, advanced MS Excel knowledge;
• Strong knowledge of IFRS;
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards in one of the following GAAPs:Portugal, Germany, Austria, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland or Poland;
• Profound knowledge in internal controls and ideally SOX compliance;
• Project planning and project management skills;
• Costumer Focus: internal & external clients, excellent service oriented mindset;
• Lead by example, motivate, empower and manage the team;
• Persuasiveness and negotiation skills.

Job Offer

A great opportunity for professional growth.