GL Accountant

Role summary:

The General Ledger Accountant is responsible for the maintenance of the general ledger accounts, will execute various accounting functions, such as performing balance sheet reconciliations, preparing journal entries (reclasses, accruals, write-offs etc.), analyzing month-end closing reports, submitting cost allocations, reviewing P&L figures as well as other tasks related to AP and AR (i.e revaluation).

Responsibilities:

• Actively participating in assigned accounting and month end closing processes

• Intercompany statements and confirmations 

• Account reconciliation 

• Journal entries 

• Eliminate intercompany out of balances 

• Participate in intercompany cash application 

• Responsible for US GAAP accounting, intercompany reporting and analyses and other ad hoc requests for information 

• Participation in month-end closings 

• Assist internal and external audits 

• Create and maintain process documentation 

• Prepare SOX controls 

• Maintain a good relationship with other finance departments 

Qualifications: 

• Ideally 1 year relevant experience 

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics required (preferably in accounting) 

• Clear verbal and written communication skills in English 

• Basic general accounting knowledge and understanding of financial processes 

• US GAAP or IFRS knowledge 

• Able to use MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) 

• Basic knowledge of SAP or Oracle systems 

• Analytical ability 

• Excellent team player 

• Supportive attitude and good interpersonal skill set 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with stakeholders