Global Financial Services Accountant (English speaker)

Filed under: Kraków | Analiza

Purpose

You will support the local Finance Teams of the respective entities in conducting General Ledger reconciliation activities and some Month End close activities. The role would also provide exposure to Management and opportunities to interact with all other finance related departments both centrally and in the local teams.



Our Offer


If you are an accountant with some theoretical knowledge and some practical experience, the role offers exposure to the general ledger starting with primarily gaining a full understanding of the Balance Sheet, with potential opportunities to learn all aspects of Month End closing and General ledger Accounting.
The role gives great opportunity to develop knowledge and practical skills on a path to senior position in finance (e.g. Senior Accountant, Controller).

The role should interest any junior accountant or former finance explorer, or anyone who is looking to cross to the General Ledger, with enthusiasm and a strong work ethic willing to work within a team and grow in a new department servicing the packaging and papers business.

Key Accountabilities


Timely and accurate preparation of Balance Sheet Account reconciliations ready for approval from the Finance Controllers in line with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements

Informing controllers of any issues and follow ups, and support conducting and finding solutions for these issues arising from the performance of the Balance Sheet Reconciliations

Conducting accurately and timely any month end close activities

Ensure appropriate controls are in place for all processes under the responsibility of the team. Co-ordinate with internal and external auditors as required

Supporting the GFS team and local teams by performing intercompany reconciliations and related follow up work

Be part of the plant finance team, regular communication, projects and ad hoc analysis

Support our business locations by providing information for local business analysis and also supporting the local teams with analysis on business performance and related projects as required

Support the GFS Senior Accountants with the design, communication and implementation of accounting activity process optimization and standardization projects

Support the development and implementation of standard accounting solutions for EMEA Packaging business

Supporting the Senior GFS accountant with their balance sheet reconciliation review


Skills and Experience Requirements


Bachelor degree or equivalent, with ambition to develop a career in Accounting and Finance

6 months of professional experience in the area of accounting (good understanding of AP/AR or GL processes)

Experience in non finance departments of International Paper would certainly be considered

Knowledge of basic bookkeeping

US GAAP experience is preferred

Good knowledge of MS Excel, and other MS Office tools and applications. SAP or AS400 experience would be beneficial

Fluent English and any additional languages (French, Spanish, Italian) would be advantageous

Ability to work as part of a team is essential as well as the ability to deal with ambiguity

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment with rigid deadlines

Ability to accomplish results by acting with the utmost integrity and honesty and executing responsibly

Drive for results and ambition to develop within the finance community



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