Financial Controlling Specialist

Our client is a world leader in the sector of business consulting, offering services in the field of Finance, Systems Integration, Telecommunications and Informatics among many others. With operation centers in more than 70 countries worldwide, today this corporation is a recognize global leader in the „next generation“ of business consulting with reported revenues of billions of dollars.

As an employer is ranked among the most innovative companies to work for in various magazines like The Wall Street Journal. This is not only a good chance to get the job you are looking for, but also an opportunity to grow in skills and professional experience at international level and with a global known corporation.

THE ROLE:

The Financial Controlling Specialist is responsible for preparing, managing, and controlling journal entries, plus maintenance of the accounting records system and a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk, deal with other relevant accounting issues in compliance with local legislation, US GAAP standards, and the Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX), and enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the monthly, quarterly and yearly MEC process and reporting
• Support data management requirements for the Management reporting area
• Preparation and posting of more complex journal entries for company accounts, ensuring information is accurate and up to date
• Reconciliation of Balance Sheets and Income Statement accounts to general ledger, plus investigation of discrepancies to determine the appropriate course of action
• Standardization, development, and execution of spreadsheets for account analysis and journal entries in order to keep records organized and standardized
• Documentation, coordination, and implementation of accounting control procedures and policies
• Provision of financial analysis as required. Preparing reports by collecting, analyzing, commenting, and summarizing information and trends.
• Management of various ad hoc tasks and improvement projects as required
• Compliance with internal policies and procedures (SOX, Segregation of duties, etc.)
• Supporting internal and external audits as requested
• Cooperating with internal stakeholders, Industry Vertical and Business Partners

THE IDEAL PROFILE:

• A Finance / Accounting / Economics or Business Administration degree is preferred
• Three or more years of GL accounting or finance controlling experience
• Strong Excel skills are desired
• SAP systems knowledge is an advantage
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure