Beschreibung
For our client in Fribourg (Switzerland) we are looking for a GL Accountant for a 9 month contract.
Duration: to
Location: Fribourg, Switzerland
Workload: 100%
About the role:
Job Purpose:
. Provide accounting and closing skills to ensure accurate accounts and timely reporting
. Ensure high quality of financial data and guarantee compliance to Group and BU Reporting standards as well as statutory requirements
. Business partner with designated Local Business Units to ensure that business objectives are met through provision of timely, accurate and relevant financial information
Major Accountabilities:
. Support preparation of monthly financial closing according to IFRS and local legal requirements
. Ensure the creation and maintenance of adequate accounting records to meet local legal requirements
. Adoption of new accounting standards and new requirements
. Coordination with stakeholders to ensure accurate financial data (Local Finance organization, Group treasury, Supply Chain, etc.)
. Full balance sheet accounts reconciliations and balance sheet reviews with local and divisional stake-holders as well as ensure timely cleanup of overdue items.
. Deal under control with tax advisors and tax authorities to handle tax requirements such as VAT, etc.
. Preparation and processing of General Ledger transactions
. Maintain a "strong and no exception" control environment
. Assist with specific tax, compliance and audit reporting processes and for the entity, providing necessary data to internal and external authorities, and acting as a FSC point of contact for stakeholders for questions about reporting and/or compliance processes or results
. Setup/maintenance of the local chart of accounts/master data and cost center hierarchy in the ERP sys-tems SAP/JDE in collaboration with the affiliate and the GL Manager.
. Support finance related process changes to achieve best practice by proactively identifying gaps to standards, initiating and formulating change projects with IT and Finance management
. Support FRA initiatives and projects led by other departments or sites.
Job Requirements:
Education:
* Certified specialist for Finance and Accounting or similar degree
Languages:
* Must have fluent English both spoken and written, Spanish is an asset
* Other languages internationally spread are an asset
Experience:
.3-5 years' experience in Financial reporting and accounting department.
.Knowledge and practice of IFRS.
.Knowledge and practice of a local statutory GAAP (W Europe)
.Knowledge of local tax (Income/VAT)
.Strong communication skills.
.Knowledge of SAP/JDE.