Finance & Accounting Specialist
Job Description
- Performs general ledger accounting functions (general ledger, suppliers & customers invoices, expense reports, bank and petty-cash transactions, timesheets registration follow-up and validation etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that department functions are completed in the deadlines and allocates cost centers for all documents.
- Performs month closing, prepare and review the journal entries and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
- Resolve outstanding balance sheet items for assigned accounts in a timely manner.
- Prepare supporting documentation for the statutory annual accounts.
- Prepare income tax declarations.
- Prepare transactional tax returns for the entity.
- Comply with accounting standards, policies and procedures.
- Cooperate with a 3rd party provider for scope of work assigned (accounting company , tax authorities, internal and external audit assistance)
- Work closely with Global FP&A and Accounting to deliver monthly financial statements in an accurate and timely manner.
- Assist in projects for the development of new systems and processes and formulate proposals to ensure that the operational processes and existing tools/procedures are optimized and automated where possible.
- Negotiate with vendors terms & prices,
- Prepare daily cashflow & forecast & outgoing payments in the bank system (invoices, payroll, expense reports).
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience as a Finance or Accountant (Finance background is mandatory).
- Excel knowledge.
- Fluent in English - written & speaking.
- Experience in IFRS.
- Certified Accountant diploma is mandatory.
- Oracle software is a plus.
Skills
- Must be able to make decisions and solve problems that are general in nature and for which there are no precedents.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize the daily tasks.
- Strong analytical skills and a flair for numbers.
- Action-orientated with the ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-moving environment.
- Highly organized.
- Excellent communication and networking skills – the ability to work with a wide variety of colleagues and management levels.
- Team player in the Finance team and other departments.
- Personality – friendly, self-starter, highly motivated.