Accountant II - General Accounting

Job Overview

This position will report to the R2R Process Delivery Supervisor and be a member of the R2R team focused on General Accounting, Treasury related processes, Financial Reporting, Intercompany Accounting, Month End Close processes, Fixed Assets. 

Key responsibilities include:
o    Support migration of R2R processes from countries in scope. 
o    Prepare R2R related process documentation (process maps and work instructions)
o    Perform general ledger accounting including accounts reconciliations, journal entries, fixed assets processes, cash management activities, reporting and any other accounting and finance related activity under the FSC scope
o    Ensure master data maintenance for General Ledger
o    Execute treasury related activities including cash and liquidity management 
o    Complete in-scope period end close activities according to the established calendar.
o    Prepare and post the accrual and corrective journal entries.
o    Produce monthly, quarterly and annual reports required by the region
o    Execute fixed assets accounting activities for the companies.
o    Prepare specifications and reconciliations for the submitted financial data.
o    Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial reports generated through ERP systems including updates for changes in financial master data (e.g., chart of accounts, entity structure, accounting codes, etc.)
o    Assist with the annual audit process 
o    Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the R2R function, ensuring that improvements are incorporated in the work routine. 
o    Ensure robust compliance environment with applicable policies, procedures and processes
o    Execute periodically R2R reporting or upon request KPI’s measurements
o    Build strong relationship with key stakeholders 
 

What your background should look like:

Requirements: 
•    2+ years of experience in a financial shared service center supporting multiple countries / business units in General Ledger area.
•    English level: Intermediate/advance.
•    Diversified Industrial Products/Manufacturing industry experience preferred
•    Prior experience in R2R functions in a shared services environment
•    Ability to work in culturally diverse teams with many levels of personnel
•    Experience with ERPs
•    Undergraduate degree in Finance / Accounting
•    Strong written and oral communication skills 
•    Strong accounting background
•    Excellent analytical skills. Ability to identify and resolve problems
•    Strong communication skills

Leadership Attributes:
•    Ethics and Integrity: Adheres to a set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times; Practices what he/she preaches; Is widely trusted; Keeps confidences; Admits mistakes; Doesn’t misrepresent self or others for personal gain; Doesn’t shrink from personal responsibility
•    Organizational Agility: Developing the ability to maneuver effectively through complex organizational situations; Learning how to get things done both through formal channels and the informal network
•    Business Partnership: Contributes to the creation and execution of the company/segment/BU strategy; Learning to drive business performance and value creation by providing business insights
•    Decision Quality: Developing the ability to read situations quickly; Makes good decisions and exercises good judgement based on objective analysis, Wisdom gained from experience and key stakeholder input; Sought out by others for advice and solutions
•    Enterprise Leadership: Developing the ability to balance the goals of the segment/BU along with the broader interests and priorities of the enterprise; Acts in the best interest of TE, not just the segment/BU
•    Communication and Interpersonal Savvy: Developing strong oral and written communication skills; Good at informing on important matters; Expresses herself/himself clearly and succinctly; Knows when to be direct as well as diplomatic; Embraces diversity and relates well to employees at all levels of the organization
•    Composure and Personal Resilience: Exhibits calmness under pressure; Does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough; Handles stress with dignity and grace
•    Talent Development: Is a good judge of talent; Deals effectively with challenging personnel situations
•    Followership: Creates a climate in which people want to do their best; Can motivate and align team members and peers around a common vision of the future; Creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team; Shares wins and successes; Fosters open dialogue
•    Command Skills: Developing the ability to take unpopular stands if necessary; Faces adversity head on; Energized by tough challenges
•    Problem Solving: Innovative and thoughtful in solving difficult problems with effective solutions; Probes all fruitful sources for answers; Looks beyond the obvious
•    Self-Awareness & Development: Understands that different situations and levels may call for different skills and approaches; Picks up on the need to change; Is personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve himself/herself

Competencies