Chief Accountant

The Company

Role

Ensure fiscal and accounting integrity and documentation  based on local GAAP and IFRS

Supervise month-end close and manage interactions with dedicated Hub Controlling (and SSC when applicable)

Responsibilities

• Supervise month-end closing activities

• Check accuracy of deliverables within his/her scope within allocated time

• Validate provisions and accruals

• Responsible for statutory filings

• Supervise tax filing and tax returns

• Monitor Regulatory changes of accounting and taxes

• Responsible for local annual audit

• Ensure management procedures are put into practice

• Identify problem areas in the processes and work with team to generate solutions

• Drive and supervise the implementation of new solutions

• Participate in finance transformation projects at entity level when applicable (SSC, Opera, FIM, Mergers)

• Matrixial management with indirect report team

Competencies and experience

Key competencies 

• Deep knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP, IFRS), practices, standards, laws and regulations, tax computations

• Design and implementation of process improvements and controls. 

• Ability to handle complex financial information and financial risk

• Ability to create a  strong bonds with other people, inspires trust and confidence in both his peers, senior, and external partners

• Demonstrate good communication skills to convey information and instructions down the line,.

• Have a keen eye for details, ability to manage multi tasks / project and meet tight deadlines, is analytical and highly organized 

• Work comfortably in a highly collaborative setting, have a confident and outgoing personality, 

• Proficient in English

• Proficient in financial software as SAP, database and Google suite package

Ideal background/ experience

• 5 years experience in a leading finance position as a Senior Accountant with an experience in managing and developing a Finance / accountant team

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting is the minimum requested but profile who also has earned a master’s degree in accounting / finance or certification such as certified public accountant (CPA) or certified management accountant (CMA) are preferred and further finance qualifications such as ACA, ACCA/FCCA.

Typical profile

• Sr Accountant Manager  - Chief accounting of a large perimeter - Country controller

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