Accountant

SUMMARY OF JOB:

General accounting including preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules and ledgers and account and bank reconciliations. Assisting with monthly closings and account analysis and supporting the senior accountant in carrying out his responsibilities.

The successful candidate will need to display flexibility and will need to be able to manage a up to two local ledgers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and  annual accounts
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
• Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
• Prepare financial management reports
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
• Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
• Support of budget and forecast activities
• Develop and maintain financial data bases
• Support financial audit preparation and coordinate the audit process
• Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses

Misc:

• All other duties assigned by supervisor

 EXPERIENCE—MINIMUM REQUIRED:

• College degree or equivalent
• Knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles (i.e. IFRS, US GAAP)
• Knowledge and experience of related computer applications (i.e. Oracle NetSuite, MS Office)
• Usually a minimum of 3 years experience in general accounting

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1—REQUIRED:

• Ability to organize and prioritize
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication skills,
• Good problem analysis skills 
• Good English language skills
• Good language skills in at least 1 other European language

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 2—DESIRED BUT NOT ESSENTIAL:

TRAVEL:

• Where necessary