Finance and Accounting Associate

Position Summary

Role and Responsibilities

Who are we?

Right across the Pipera metro station, the Samsung Shared Services Centre Europe, established in 2016 in Bucharest (Romania) covers Financial, Customer Service and HR processes for Samsung subsidiaries across Europe.

What is the role about?

As a Finance and Accounting Associate, you will mainly cover Accounts Payable operations, basic general ledger transactions, reporting, audit and Continuous Improvement activities, being in charge with:

• Performing audit for the accuracy of the accounting postings performed by an external provider (AP & AR processes), in the aim of obtaining and reporting accurate KPIs;
• Reviewing in SAP cash application (AR process) as well with AP documents (invoices and expense claims), performed by an external provider, and rejecting those entries which fail accuracy;
• As part of governance responsibilities, performing regular reports and/or presentations, with the support of your Senior colleagues and/or Supervisor, with the purpose of monitoring the external provider for the AP & AR operations, identifying process issues, proposing corrective actions and ensuring these are implemented and followed;
• Participating to weekly calls held together with external provider and Subsidiary (AP & AR);
• Act as back-up for Month End Closing by being ready to step in, when required, and prepare balance sheet, profit and loss statement and other financial reports; also performing ad-hoc specific Closing tasks, under supervision of your Senior colleagues, to practice on Samsung processes;
• Ensuring accuracy of financial documents in accordance with international standard and internal policies;
• Maintaining the confidential aspect of the financial data;
• When required, participating to Continuous Improvement projects;
• Acting as an ambassador for promoting Samsung Shared Service to our European subsidiaries, ensuring services are delivered in line with the agreed levels of quality and productivity.

Skills and Qualifications

Your profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related;
• Primary accounting experience is a plus (GL/AP/AR);
• Experience of SAP FI systems is a plus, as well;
• Good Excel and database skills;
• Good analytical and problem solving skills; Detail-oriented
• Basic knowledge over (IFRS) accounting procedures;
• Ability to work independently and also a great team-mate;
• Time management skills;
• English written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interact effectively with all levels throughout the organization.

Why is Samsung SSC Europe the place to be?

Samsung is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. In our center, you will be part of a dynamic team, in an international work environment. Being one of the best in the industry comes with hard work, but we also make it rewarding through:

-       performance bonuses (twice per year)

-       opportunity to learn and grow along with the center’s evolution

-       support for continuous learning via in-class, online trainings and books (Bookster)

-       gym subscription

-       daily fresh fruits in the office

-       meal tickets

-       lunch bonus in addition to meal tickets

-       additional paid vacation days

-       private medical subscription

-       discount to Samsung products

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