Job Description

Role and Responsibilities

• Accounting and Reporting responsibility for relevant allocated European Entities.
• Management of the Accounting Records on a Daily Basis.
• Adhere to the SSC Processes and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Accurate Reconciliation of Balance Sheet Ledgers and Control Accounts.
• Working closely with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Treasury Teams in order accurately reflect the Accounting position and performance.
• Preparation and submission of each Entity VAT Return on Monthly / Quarterly Basis.
• Reporting of EC Sales and EU Intrastats where appropriate.
• Reporting and Submission of Other Tax or Regulatory requirements, as necessary.
• Posting of Accruals and Prepayments on a Monthly Basis.
• Posting of Monthly Payroll Journal.
• Ensuring completion of tasks for timely Month End Reporting deadline.
• Review of Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Account at each Reporting point.
• Ensuring timely payment of Payroll Tax deductions (where necessary).
• Preparation of appropriate schedules for Year End Audit.
• Lead Liaison for Year End Audit with External Auditors.
• Assistance in preparation of Annual Company Corporate Tax Returns
• Other Ad-Hoc Reporting, when required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or European Equivalent). Proficient (written and oral) in at least one of the following languages: German, French, Italian. Proficient (written and oral) in English. Knowledge of German, French or Italian - Tax, Accounting and Regulatory Environment - Preferable, but not essential. Knowledge of SAP Accounting System - Preferable but not essential. Confident in using MS Excel to a good technical standard. Diligent and able to perform to deadlines. Accurate and conscientious.