Europe – Group Reporting Senior Accountant

Key activities:

•    Preparation of consolidated group accounts (monthly, quarterly and year end).
•    Group Reporting – assist in the preparation of financial statements - including P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and notes to the accounts
•    Group Level Forecast preparation / support in preparation 
•    Develop and evolve reporting packs to increase the quality of financial data
•    Support during internal and external audits.
•    Taking part in group level Annual Report preparation
•    Responsibility over Group adjustments and consolidation entries.
•    Consolidation System maintenance.
•    Conduct ad-hoc reporting
•    Close cooperation with Head of Group Reporting Europe

Requirements:
•    Typically 3 year experience in General Ledger processes or Group Accounting processes
•    Good understanding of Accounting and Consolidation processes and process improvement
•    Understanding of IFRS and Consolidation of group accounts
•    Fluent command of English 
•    Extensive knowledge of MS-Standard software especially strong working knowledge of Excel
•    Experience of knowledge transfer activity is an advantage
•    SSC experience is an advantage
•    SAP, BCS, HFM knowledge as an asset.
•    Taking ownership of duties assigned to this position
•    Strong interpersonal skills
•    Able to work as part of a team
•    Analytical skills
•    Ability to work under time pressures
•    Effective communication skills