Summary:

We are looking for an Accountant / Administrator that will take over corporate accounting responsibilities of subsidiaries and consolidation responsibilities at the month-end and year-end closing process of the group.

The position requires awareness of the activities of all companies of the group and the process in preparing financial statements for each entity. The financial statements of these companies are used for the preparation of the group consolidated financial statements.

Long term, the position can have an impact in the consolidation-related processes, group budget monitoring and other relevant and dynamic financial reporting metrics.

Responsibilities:

• Bookkeeping of a private investment company which is holding and managing securities for investment purposes
• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts at a group level
• Process bank payments
• Ensure keeping up to date bank accounts
• Liaise with third party vendors and group suppliers
• Produce accounting reports and present their results
• Responsible for more complex accounting fields including, but not limited to, Equity Accounting and Intercompany cash settlement
• Assist with tax audits and tax filings
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Participation in preparation of the Group consolidated financial statements and the consolidation of the Group budget for the management
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and IFRS principles
• Ensure that reporting packages are prepared on time at the group level
• Liaise with Accounting Managers & Group Accounting Controller to recommend modifications/improvements in order to streamline accounting & financial procedures

Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 accounting department experience
• Basic understanding of IFRS
• Accounting background, including consolidated reporting and statutory reporting experience
• Highly organized and structured
• Strong level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to take responsibility and be accountable
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a broader international team
• Ability to solve complex problems and to work under strict deadlines
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Relevant accounting accreditation will be preferred
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages. Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics
• Background in Chartered Audit/Accounting will be considered a plus
• Knowledge of Primavera and / or Navision accounting platforms will be considered a plus
• High confidence position – will be considered in due course as co-signatory for wire transfer authorizations
• References will be considered