Senior Accountant

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Senior Accountant executes all relevant accounting activities in accordance with accounting principles and standards and ensures that it complies with all relevant regulations, laws and reporting requirements. The Senior Accountant performs more complex and comprehensive accounting activities and could be the subject matter expert in certain identified accounting areas.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Posts journal entries, reconciles accounts and maintains a complete and accurate general ledger. Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analysing account information and managing any tax related activities assigned. Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions; resolving discrepancies. Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts; preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries
Processes daily banking transactions and monitors the liquidity in the market
Ensures formal internal control and sign offs are taking place as relevant
Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents. Spots error and suggest ways to resolutions
Maintains accurate and up to date records of all financial Transactions and supports CA in preparing documentation to answer questions from other functions, roles or auditors. Supports CA in the interaction with external auditors. Avoids legal challenges by complying with legal requirements as instructed by CA
Records, classifies and summarizes financial transactions and events in accordance with accepted local accounting principles and financial reporting standards. Is able to provide background to the transactions that records and to processes that are assigned
Produces error-free accounting reports and present their results to the chief accountant according to schedule
Participates in ad-hoc analysis based on business needs and provides ad hoc support when requested
Ensures there is proper written documentation and checklists for the duties assigned
Tests and validates together with the CA any system implementation or process change. Supports the CA in the deliverables of any market or regional project that is assigned providing accounting expertise.
Provides ideas of improvement. Maintains and updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Can be deputy for the CA and provides back up to the CA. Understands all the interactions with other functions and drives efficiency and good cooperation. Actively cooperates with other functions and answers questions

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BS/BA in Finance or related field is required
Accounting certification is desirable (CIMA, ACCA etc.)
Leasing accounting knowledge – additional advantage
Typically min of 3 years of accounting experience

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
Excellent knowledge of reporting standards
Strong evidence of personal initiative and outstanding verbal and written communication skills English.
Innovative problem solving and strong analytical and quantitative abilities
Proven organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and work effectively on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Ability and desire to work within and in support of a team environment
Proficient with MS Office, with advanced knowledge in Excel and PowerPoint; Knowledge of Hyperion; Experience with SAP desired

For more information please contact:
Mimi Ilioska, Managing Director Cross-Border Finance, +46 31 3224212