R2R Specialist Job Details | AkzoNobel

Description

Support in an accurate and timely way the monthly, quarterly, hard-close and year-end-financial closing for the entity or entities in the region (including dependent on role split Financial Reporting, Fixed Asset Accounting, General Ledger Accounting, Inter Company Accounting, Treasury Accounting, Period Close

Activities

, Statutory and Tax Reporting) Support consolidation of legal entity statements and local statutory reporting in the region Perform operational accounting activities Advise on operational complex and judgement based general accounting (e.g. complex (non-rule based) accruals) and recurring month-end activities Monitor IFRS and webFEM compliance with policies and treatments Review P&L and BS from an accounting perspective in ERP / HFM (during the month / as per the agreed BS review cycle) Complete A-forms Comply with rules and regulations set by global accounting and implement accounting policies Identify and signal recurring issues for further process improvement Drive standardization and quality in balance sheet reconciliation process Operational key link for GBS (e.g. in escalation or advice on transactions) Involve specialists in specific accounting topics where specific / deep knowledge is required Support specialists in specific accounting and/or tax topics. Job Requirement Accounting professional with preferably 1-3 years of experience in accounting and reporting, and capable of analyzing complex processes and issues (2nd or 3rd accounting job) Degree in Finance or Accounting Adequate expertise knowledge in financial accounting (IFRS, accounting processes) Knowledge and understanding of Financial / ERP systems, SAP knowledge preferred Understanding on the tax, VAT, tax declarations, statistical reporting to the tax authorities etc Understanding of Consolidation systems, preferably HFM Advanced user of Microsoft Excel Drive monthly closing and reporting processes for scope of work Autonomous in organizing responsibilities and work Ability to work under severe time pressure during month-end closures and continuously retain ‘an eye’ for the details Adequate communication skills and full professional proficiency in English At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability. Requisition ID: 55118 Apply now » Apply now Apply Now Start apply with LinkedIn Start Please wait... Find similar jobs: Finance, All Jobs Vacancies Our locations Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. ©2019 AkzoNobel All rights reserved