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TheSenior GL Accountantis responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting activities, month-end close, audits and all compliance work for EMEA entities. The role provides learning, projects, and growth opportunities in the organization.

This position is part of the EMEA Accounting Team and will be located remotely.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

·Prepare journal entries and reconcile balance sheet accounts

·Support the monthly close in accordance with US GAAP while ensuring proper maintenance of statutory financials. This includes interfacing with corporate accounting, external accounting firms and external auditors.

·Support the external provider with the preparation of statutory accounts, VAT and Tax returns and completion of SOX and External Audits

·Prepare flux analysis and comment on variances

·Support the EMEA Finance strategy of operational excellence and continuous process improvement

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelors (or equivalent) in the Accounting field

• Experience inERPFinancial and General Ledger Modules

• Knowledge of both USGAAPand LocalGAAP

• A proven background in all aspects of financial Accounting

• Fluency in English (verbal and written)

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Masters (or equivalent) in the Accounting field

• International experience

• Advanced knowledge in MS Excel

• Knowlege inSAP

• A second European language