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.