Analyst, Finance Accounting Europe

Job Summary:

The Analyst, Finance & Accounting, Europe will perform accounting activities for delegated entities in accordance with IFRS and applicable regulations and prepare monthly reports for management, short-term forecasts and participate in preparation budget. This position gives the opportunity to work on accounting tasks, month-end closing activities but also to cover reporting part, which will give complete picture and understanding of monthly results.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform regular accounting activities: posting of intercompany and 3rd party invoices (considering VAT, GLs, CC), process invoice approvals and payments, invoicing and posting of intercompany recharges, asset posting,
• Creating High loaders monthly rent invoices to intercompany parties across Europe, work on reconciliation of fixed assets register,
• Monthly maintenance of the High loaders tracking (master file and transfers in and out considering capex input, import and export VAT etc),
• Perform month-end tasks: monthly accruals, bank reconciliation, prepayments release, depreciation run, intercompany reconciliation, FX revaluation, HFM submission and validation clearing, payroll SAP posting, IFRS 9 provision monthly posting,
• Prepare monthly/quarterly VAT reconciliation for different EU countries,
• Prepare Balance sheet reconciliations on monthly basis, work on clean-up Balance sheet and general ledger accounts,
• Work on system automatizations (create layout for automatic AR invoice for asset sale, work on implementing auto payments, testing)
• Supporting local teams, across Europe, from time to time, with AP/AR, reconciliations etc.,
• Help with preparation of short-term forecast and budget and submission for delegated entities,
• Preparation of monthly reports for management, with analysis of actual monthly results vs budget. Challenging and explaining differences,
• Document financial and internal controls to ensure controls are in place and operating efficiencies are achieved,
• Cooperate with external audit in areas under audit scope,
• Interpret IFRS and other regulatory requirements,
• Provide education within and outside finance to ensure understanding and compliance with policies, procedures and controls,
• Proactively identify potential problems, analyse information and show quality judgment in decision making,
• Other ad hoc tasks as required.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance.
• Master’s degree in Finance / Qualified accountant
• ACCA or CIMA is advantage

Work Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience in Accounting/Finance or Business Analysis in an international environment
• Experience in SAP finance and control modules and HFM are desired
• Strong capability and knowledge of Excel
• Understanding of accounting standards and compliance requirements
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, critical thinking and attention to detail. 
• Drive for continuous improvement, positive reaction to feedback and quick to learn and adapt, willing to accept new tasks, support teammates when possible etc
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently without supervision
• Ethical beyond question – inspire trust

Language / Communication Skills:

• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Strong communication skills