Agfa is looking for a Senior General Accountant to join our finance team.
You will be responsible for the daily operational accounting including compliance, consolidation, and analysis of financial data.
He/She needs to be able to communicate on a daily basis with both internal and external parties and needs to have a broad, holistic view of the organization and the R2R processes.
The Senior Record to Report /General Ledger Accountant acts as the right hand to the GFS-manager.
All issues and questions connected to the R2R process for the entities he/she is responsible for will be handled by the Senior Record to Report /General Ledger Accountant in a fast and efficient manner.
Responsibilities, but not limited to the following: Responsible for the accounting R2R activities.Support the GFS-manager on a daily basis for all tasks which implies the ability to act as backup.Verification of 'non-rule based' accounting entries.Responsible for the coordination of and assistance in the closing process; mainly on vendors and advances to them.Support internal and external audits.Ensure, together with internal and external partners, a qualitative and correct reconciliation of accounts.Execute accounting process controls on a regular basis.Assist in the legal compliance process (annual accounts, CIT declarations, statistics…).Execution of small ad hoc projects within the R2R domain.Challenge current ways of working and propose improvement initiatives where possible.Deliver consistently high-quality work, accurate and according to the standards, procedures, agreements, rules, and expectations.Act as a trustworthy backup for colleagues.Cooperate closely with service teams, stakeholders, management, audit teams, finance partners, and middle office.Assist in the coordination of administration in case shared service functions are locally not represented (purchasing, inventories, and banks).Stimulate by example a culture of "one company".Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting (or equivalent through relevant experience).2-7 years of experience in an international accounting environment.Specific Skills: Solid knowledge and insight in accounting activities, accounting techniques, standard- and best practices, cost reporting, balance sheet, and profit & loss accounts.Knowledge of the most important IFRS standards and a good knowledge of the local GAAP standards.Excellent knowledge of the different SAP modules and tools including PS-accounting.Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Visual Basic) and SAP (transactional and Business Warehouse).Able to build a good knowledge of current systems and procedures and able to design and implement new procedures or adapt current procedures to comply with business needs.Able to take end-to-end ownership within the domain of record to report and demonstrate indirect leadership.Process-oriented with a good knowledge of end-to-end processes of the company.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Detail-oriented, organized, and accurate.Motivated to handle challenges when they occur.Integer and customer-oriented.Creative in finding solutions and able to think 'out of the box'.Good knowledge of English, both in writing and verbal.
Knowledge of any other European language is an asset.
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