The purpose of the job is to ensures the accurate and timely entry and reporting of financial and accounting information within the Group's systems related to the general ledger, additionally with ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting of both financial and non-financial data during month-end closings for actuals, as well as throughout designated periods and company codes for forecasting and budgeting within the consolidation system (IBM TM1 Cognos) and maintaining a complete and timely control environment for financial reporting.
Key responsibilities
- Maintain the accounting records for assigned business units and preparing supporting documents required in understanding and analyzing the financial statements.
- Prepare month-end reports, including general ledger reconciliations.
- Prepare or support the Group accounting team with the necessary information necessary in the preparation of different adjustments (general ledger related). Post all related adjustments as instructed by the Group accounting team and other business partners.
- Perform and/or participate during the month and in the month-end close activities which includes posting of all required journal entries and reviewing accounts for discrepancies with Group accounting team and other business partners (e.g. payroll related, accruals, provisions, tax related activities and postings, analysis and reclassification journal entries, revenue correction / revenue recognition postings, foreign currency revaluation, clearing activities.
- Ensures accurate and timely financial and non-financial reporting at month-end closings and support business during forecast and budget periods in the consolidation system (IBM TM1 Cognos).
- Supports and provides ledger related information to external/internal auditors on request; ensures timely execution and review of ledger related internal controls.
- Respond to ad-hoc technical queries raised within the finance community.
- Documents and updates on a regular basis the standard working procedure(s).
- Understands and is able to explain the impact in accounting of various tax topics: e.g. deductibility of expenses, VAT (deductible/non-deductible, settlement), WHT tax, customs duties and other direct/indirect taxes.
- Prioritises tasks and follow-up on open topics timely; Organises personal work environment in a logical and comprehensible manner, following accepted accounting practices (i.e. in a standard way); Is able to provide timely status about tasks performed and overall stage of completion of personal tasks; Demonstrates understanding of the feedback received and able to feedback on the performance/quality of own work performed; Is able to incorporate (constructive/positive) feedback into the work performed/changes required to improve quality of own work performed; Offers training to colleagues while providing technical feedback timely and in a constructive manner.
You bring these skills, experience & education
- University degree in finance & accounting or business administration (Master degree is an advantage)
- 4-8 years of experience in accounting area, in similar, multinational, corporate environment
- English (fluent)
- Knowledge of accounting sytems (ERP) and reporting tools: Cognos IBM, TM1.
- Medium/advanced skills working with MS office modules (especially Excel & PowerPoint).
- Drives ahead with focus and maintains productivity and a positive attitude. Devotes effort to surpass goals and achieve the best possible results. Demonstrates tenacity when faced with unpleasant or non- routine tasks; completes them promptly and successfully. Operates with a clear sense of responsibility; avoids blaming others or making excuses.
- Responds promptly to customer requests; secures the support of others to resolve the issues. Learns customer requirements and delivers effectively.
- Shows creativity; offers original ideas and promising new solutions. Looks for new ideas and innovative ways of doing things; makes the effort to get involved in new areas. Learns innovative methods, tools, and technology and applies them to work tasks.
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Contact
SIG Talent Acquisition Team
Phone: +49 246 279 1436
Email: recruiting@sig.biz
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