Senior Accountant

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Senior Accountant

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily :

• Responsible for producing the monthly financial accounting package (within the Corporate published deadlines), including manufacturing KPI’s according to US GAAP rules
• Perform Balance sheet and P&L analysis, monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations including Payroll, Inventory, accruals & VAT and post the associated journals
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts throughout the year, ability to work cross functionally with department heads and non-financial leaders in the organization
• Item / Cost Maintenance for Bills of Material and Routings and assisting in the annual std cost update process
• Work order closing and analyze daily inventory transactions; explain manufacturing variances by reviewing work orders, and work with production supervisors to understand manufacturing yield
• Assist in the physical inventory count process / aid in development and implementation of cycle count process
• Preparation of E&O provision using good judgment
• Liaising with BPO on AP, AR, Cash Mgt, Interco, SOX and Fixed Assets transactions
• Review Internal Control procedures (for SOX compliance) and assist with internal and external audits
• First point of contact for the external auditors, prepare the local Statutory accounts and assist in the preparation of the annual Corporation Tax computations.
• Other duties as requested

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required for this position :

• A qualified accountant with at least 3 years post qualification experience
• A good knowledge of SOX and US GAAP
• A good systems background in Oracle would be advantageous
• MS Office Suite Advance Level
• Good interpersonal skills with experience of working in a diverse environment
• Fluent in French and in English

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES

• Organizes and expresses ideas and information clearly, using appropriate and efficient methods of conveying the information.
• Strives to learn new skills and broaden knowledge and abilities.
• Takes a proactive approach to anticipating and preventing problems. When problems occur, defines the problem, investigates obstacles, and analyses alternative solutions.
• Demonstrates concern for the accuracy and quality of work and takes step to correct mistakes and improve the overall product.
• Works on projects as part of a team, exchanging ideas and contributing skills that complement those of the other team members.

Fulfils commitments to team members.