Accountant

Skill Farm Members are invited to apply for the following role:

Responsibilities:

Conducting quarterly balance sheet and P & L Fluctuation Analysis and monthly expense variance analysis

Preparing consolidation, inter-company transactions and reconciliations

Local GAAP to US GAAP reconciliations

Ensuring VAT and intrastat transactions are properly accounted for and recorded. Preparing monthly tax calculations & schedules. Responsible for local VAT and Intrastat filings according to legally required timelines

Producing financial statements and other reports and reviews for accuracy. Preparing accurate and timely financial reports for assigned business unit(s) or department(s) to support company accounting, reporting and forecasting cycles

Identifying country specific Legal & Statutory requirements (e.g. content, format, filing due dates, penalties) relating to tax and accounting and coordinating activities to comply with them

Compiling Statutory Accounts and Income Tax Returns (e.g. coordination completion of Statutory Accounts, preparing Financial Statements, Notes to the Financial Statements and Management Report, filing Financial Statements and Tax Returns to local authorities)

Informing management of progress and roadblocks; identifying actions required

Participating in and providing support to cross-functional teams. Conducting analyses as needed to support project objectives. Participates in other projects and assignments as needed to support the goals of the department and the company

Skills & Qualifications:

Must have strong work ethics and be well organized and a self-starter

Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable, organized and accurate

Possess strong organizational and time management skills

Strong problem solving skills, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills

Thorough knowledge of general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures

Ability to interact with all levels of external and internal organization in a professional manner

Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division quickly and accurately - highly numeric

Knowledge of general accounting principles, (US GAAP & local & tax), activities and processes

Experience of Internal Controls (SOX)

Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Ability to cope with complexity