Nature and aim of the position
The holder of this position reports to Local Finance and Administration Manager and he/she is responsible for reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures.
Main duties and responsibilities
* Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
* Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
* Analyse financial information and summarize financial status
* Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
* Provide technical support and advice on Management Accountant.
* Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
* Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
* Provide input into department’s goal setting process
* Assist with tax audits and tax returns
* Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
* Plan, assign and review staff’s work
* Support month-end and year-end close process
* Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
* All other local administration related matters.
Reporting and collaboration
Reporting:
* Local Finance and Administration Manager
Cooperates with:
* Administration shared service centre in Vienna;
* Merchant Services
* Sales Team
* HR Team
Specific skills and knowledge
* Strong excel skills;
* MS Office knowledge;
* Good English level
* Ability to multi task and meet deadlines;
* Work independently to complete assignments
* Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
* In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
* Awareness of business trends
* Familiarity with financial accounting statements
* Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail a must
Education and qualifications
* University degree on Economics, Accounting and or Finance;
* 1 to 3 years’ work experience in similar position;
* Proved experience of local statutory accounting is a must;
* Strong team player;
* Autonomous and independent, goal-oriented and self-motivating personality.