Salary
💰 €4,500 - €6,400 per month
About the role
- Lead and mentor: Manage and inspire a team of GL accountants, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Support team’s growth through internal and external learning and development tools.
- Internal Controls: Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Process Excellence: Identify, design, and implement process improvements and automation opportunities to increase efficiency and accuracy. Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends in general ledger management.
- Period-End Close: Oversee the general ledger processes, ensuring timely and accurate general ledger accounting entries for month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing.
- Reporting: Prepare and review key financial reports, reconciliations, and analyses for management, external auditors and statutory stakeholders.
- Collaboration: Build and maintain relationships with internal and external business partners to resolve issues and ensure a seamless financial operation.
- Drive results: Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Objectives & Key Results (OKRs) to guarantee achievement of goals. Encourage team engagement and ensure GL team’s involvement in key projects and activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; relevant certifications are a plus.
- Minimum of 6 -8 years of progressive experience in GL or related finance roles, with at least 2-4 years in a people management capacity.
- Deep knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS), financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Proven track record of setting up processes and implementing new initiatives in complex organizational environments.
- Exceptional organizational and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
- Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel, strong knowledge of GL as well as end-to-end accounting processes.
- High level of integrity and dependability, with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.