Global Financial Services Accountant

Purpose

You will support the local Finance Teams of the respective entities in conducting General Ledger reconciliation activities and some Month End close activities. The role would also provide exposure to Management and opportunities to interact with all other finance related departments both centrally and in the local teams.

Key accountabilities

• Timely and accurate preparation of Balance Sheet Account reconciliations ready for approval from the Finance Controllers in line with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements
• Informing controllers of any issues and follow ups, and support conducting and finding solutions for these issues arising from the performance of the Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Conducting accurately and timely any month end close activities
• Ensure appropriate controls are in place for all processes under the responsibility of the team. Co-ordinate with internal and external auditors as required
• Supporting the GFS team and local teams by performing Balance Sheet related follow up work
• Be part of the plant finance team, regular communication, projects and ad hoc analysis
• Support our business locations by providing information for local business analysis and also supporting the local teams with analysis on business performance and projects as required
• Support the GFS Senior Accountants with the design, communication and implementation of accounting activity process optimization and standardization projects
• Support the development and implementation of standard accounting solutions for EMEA Packaging business
• Supporting the Senior GFS accountant with their balance sheet reconciliation review

Skills and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance, with ambition to develop a career in Accounting and Finance area
• 6 months of professional experience in the area of accounting is a plus (good understanding of AP/AR or GL processes)
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping
• US GAAP experience is preferred
• Good knowledge of MS Excel, and other MS Office tools and applications. SAP or AS400 experience would be beneficial.
• Fluent English, additional European languages would be advantageous
• Ability to work as part of a team is essential as well as the ability to deal with ambiguity
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment with rigid deadlines
• Ability to accomplish results by acting with the utmost integrity and honesty and executing responsibly
• Drive for results and ambition to develop within the finance community

Our offer

If you are an accountant with strong theoretical knowledge and some practical experience, the role offers exposure to the general ledger starting with primarily gaining a full understanding of the Balance Sheet, with potential opportunities to learn all aspects of Month End closing.
The role gives great opportunity to develop knowledge and practical skills on a path to senior position in finance (e.g. Senior Accountant, Controller).
 
The role should interest any junior accountant with enthusiasm and a strong work ethic willing to work within a team and grow in a new department servicing the packaging and papers business.

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