General Ledger Specialist

The GL Specialist is handling all Accounting activities of the FEC. This include various tasks which are the basis for Corporate and statutory reporting as well as legal requirements. He/she acts for specific topics as a contact for the Controlling departments of Branded Consumer, Food Solutions, Food Ingredients and Operations (MU’s), local HR, local Tax people as well as Corporate functions.
RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY ACTIVITIES:
Support Marketing & Sales Unit and Manufacturing Unit in accounting activities
Liaise with external service provider for relevant outsourced accounting activities
Timely and adequate monthly creation and reporting of P&L, balance sheets IFRS and set up of financial reporting statements according statutory accounting rules
Process accurately.
Provide analytical support and data.
Work in a timely and consistent manner.
Apply and check against standard company procedures.
Prepare reliable forecasts and track and report on variances in the process.
Analyze issues and risks that require additional investigation by performing thorough analysis in conjunction with project teams.
Executes ad-hoc analyses for business needs and/or pro-actively.
Maintain fully compliance to internal control framework.
Control and report on operational expenses of the clustered shared services team.
Academic Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance (or related field).
MIA member (nice to have)
Experienced: At least 5 years in professional experience in finance, preferably similar role in manufacturing or FMCG environment.
Skillset:
Working experience with relevant controlling background.
Knowledge of IFRS and on compliance.
Knowledge of SAPR3 and SAP BPC preferred.
Knowledge on statutory reporting and regulations requirements.
Personal traits: You have a structured approach, a driven and energetic personality, excellent communication and people skills, and the ability to work both in a team and independently.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No