Senior Accountant 100%
OBJECTIVE AND MAIN TASK OF THE FUNCTION
- Best in class accounting team : no SOX or Accounting deficiencies / audit comments / delays for activities in scope
- Project : participate to projects as required, get trained on new systems / processes and support teammates in the change management process
- Continuous improvement mindset : propose / implement / support process improvements projects or initiatives
- Team player : support teammates and colleagues, train new joiners, actively collaborate with peers and business partners.
Speak-up and make one’s voice heard during global / team meetings
- Standardization : participate to standardization & formalization of procedures.
- Deputy Lead AP team : ensure backups are in place, all team members are trained and able to perform all AP tasks. Organize shifts for recurring / shared tasks i.
e. mail requests handling. Ensure level of service is guaranteed during peak times and / or vacation. Follow-up on open items and backlog, alert management if the situation is getting out of control.
Be a superuser for the tools in scope of the team i.e. Concur, Stampli, etc.
TASKS
- Booking of some AP Sub-Ledger entries
- Weekly payment run
- Booking of the payment at the Infoflo System of all AP invoice payments
- Monthly / Yearly AP sub-ledger closing : support, booking and reconciliations
- Preparation of several AP financial reports
- Prepare AP accruals & reconciliations
- Administrative work / support in Accounting
- Special tasks / projects on demand
- Support of Finance Management with various analysis, reports and other tasks
REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS
Education : Commercial Finance Diploma(Kaufmännische Grundausbildung mit fachspezifischer Weiterbildung (z.B. Sachbearbeiter Rechnungswesen)
Special Knowledge : Excellent communication in English - spoken and written
German and / or French is a strong asset
Very good excel skills is required
Personality : Distinguished ability to work under pressure even in periods of heavy workload and high capacit
Excellent ability to communicate with colleagues and superiors
Professional Experience : Min. 3-4 years of experience in that field, ideally in an international environment
Previous team management experience is a plus