Responsibilities

The Finance and Accounting Manager oversees all financial aspects of the organization, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations while optimizing financial performance. This role involves managing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning. The Finance and Accounting Manager collaborates with internal departments to analyze financial data, provide insights, and support decision-making processes. Additionally, they supervise accounting staff, ensuring accurate and timely completion of financial tasks and maintaining integrity in financial operations. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, exceptional financial acumen, and a thorough understanding of accounting principles and best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coach the accounting team in their day-to day operation of their core activities.
• Oversee all financial operations, including financial reporting, statutory reporting, direct and indirect taxes.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and internal policies.
• Analyze financial data and trends to provide insights and recommendations to Finance Director.
• Develop and implement financial strategies to optimize the organization's financial performance and mitigate risks.
• Manage the preparation of financial statements, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Owning the audit process and implementing recommendations from internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with internal departments to provide financial guidance and support decision-making processes.
• Supervise accounting staff, providing coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Oversee financial audits and tax filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within the finance and accounting functions.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, changes in accounting standards, and best practices to inform decision-making and improve financial processes.

Basic qualifications:

Expected Areas of Competence (i.e., knowledge, skills and abilities)

• Very strong analytical skills and strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP, Revenue recognition standards and Compliance risk processes
• Strong forward and process thinking skills and good understanding of system functionalities.
• Strong Communication skills (oral and written)
• Exhibits a high level of attention to details.
• Highly motivated, self-starter willing to deliver results and meet strict deadlines.
• Positive attitude, proactive and flexible.
• Good organization skills and problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Ability to deal with competing priorities and projects and work under time pressure.

Education/Experience Requirements

• B.S. in accounting, finance or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience required in finance or accounting.
• Previous experience working in a Shared Services/GBS environment an advantage.
• CPA\ACCA or equivalent required is a plus.
• Must have a working knowledge of US GAAP and other local & regional accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, IASB).

Language Requirements

• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to speak other European languages is a plus.

We offer:

• Private healthcare including dental care – MEDICOVER,
• Life and long-term disability insurance – GENERALI,
• Gym card - MULTISPORT,
• Social Fund Subsidies,
• Home Office allowance,
• Tuition reimbursement,
• Referral awards,
• Internal career development opportunities in multiple business areas,
• and up to 4 additional days of vacation by length of service in the company