Job Description

You will be responsible for providing accounting assistance in support of the closing and reporting process and assisting in the ongoing review of the internal control process, as well as provide support and all required documentation for internal and external audits for the Accounting area. You will contribute to the development of continuous process improvement initiatives and best practices through leveraging of technology and effective collaboration/communication

• Prepare journal entries / intercompany recharges and account reconciliations for intercompany related transactions and accounts for entities across the region. 
• Ensure intercompany balances between entities eliminate and are reconciled
• Work closely with various global business partners (EMEA, APAC, Corporate) to ensure timely and accurate accounting for intercompany transactions and compliance with internal policies 
• Maintain and review documented procedures and ensure compliance with SOX requirements.
• Support of internal and external audits (US GAAP and Statutory) for all Intercompany related areas. 
• Identification of process improvement and efficiency enhancement opportunities.
• Assist with ad-hoc tasks / projects as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills (other European language a plus) 
• Results orientated, flexible, resourceful, and self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Strong time-management skills, ability to adhere to tight deadlines 
• Team player and customer service oriented, « can-do» attitude
• Organized, detail oriented and disciplined in follow through and completion of tasks
• Previous experience in a similar role a plus preferably in a shared service environment 
• Proficiency in Excel and fair understanding of general ledger applications (SAP experience a plus)
• Accounting, finance, business or economics education / qualification 
• Statutory financial statement experience a plus