GL Accountant

about the job

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive GL Accountant to join our Shared Services Finance team. This role focuses on accounting under IFRS 16, including the preparation of journal entries, month-end close activities, and lease-related reconciliations. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting in compliance with internal and external standards.

• Financial Consolidation : Execute the full financial consolidation process for all subsidiaries and business units, including preparing consolidated financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement) and supporting schedules for management reporting.
• Intercompany Reconciliations : Perform and manage reconciliations of all intercompany accounts and transactions, ensuring timely elimination of balances to prevent misstatement in consolidated reports.
• Month-End and Year-End Close : Participate actively in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes, ensuring all general ledger activities, journal entries, and account reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.
• Data Analysis and Reporting : Analyze financial data from various entities, identify and resolve discrepancies, and prepare variance analyses to explain fluctuations in consolidated figures.
• Compliance and Audit Support : Ensure all consolidation activities and financial statements comply with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, US GAAP). Act as a key liaison for internal and external auditors, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Process Improvement : Identify and contribute to process improvement initiatives within the finance function to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and consolidation.
• Stakeholder Collaboration : Serve as a primary point of contact for finance teams across different business units, addressing GL and consolidation-related queries and providing guidance on standardized procedures.

Job Description : GL Accountant with Consolidation Experience

A GL Accountant with consolidation experience is a specialized role focused on the financial health of a company with multiple subsidiaries. They are crucial for combining the financial data of parent and subsidiary companies into a single, comprehensive set of financial statements. This position requires a strong understanding of both general ledger accounting and the specific principles of financial consolidation.

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications and Skills

Technical Knowledge :

Consolidation Principles : Strong understanding of financial consolidation and reporting principles, including handling foreign currency translation and intercompany eliminations.

Soft Skills :

Analytical Skills : Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail.