Senior Controlling Accountant

We are looking for a "Senior Controlling Accountant" for our client, an international company delivering innovative data, technology, and consulting solutions within the life sciences sector.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a relevant university,

Minimum of 6 years relevant accounting, tax (local GAAP, USGAAP and IFRS ), cost management and AP experience in finance.

Knowledge of SAP Finance modules.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Technical accounting skills.

Good analytical and numeracy skills.

Ability to exercise judgment within procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.

Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple work requirements to meet deadlines.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, and clients.

Fluent in written and spoken English is a must.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provide high level technical and general accounting services in accordance with companys Finance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley rules and financial reporting requirements of the business unit (e.g. local GAAP, IFRS, USGAAP ).

Input data accurately and within deadlines according to SOPs and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Recommend, develop, implement and / or maintain standards for functional roles.

Analyze, prepare, and process journal entries; analyze, maintain, and reconcile general ledger accounts.

Support local tax documents and declarations, prepare stamp tax calculation.

Provide records of assets, liabilities, and other financial transactions.

Prepare and follow up the periodic payment list for approval, and perform the matching of the payments with the invoices

Prepare ad hoc reports for internal and inter-departmental use.

Prepare reports and analyze for use in the annual external audit.

Ensure accuracy and compliance with all accounting regulations and Sarbanes Oxley requirements.

Check that appropriate approvals are obtained for accounting purposes.

Provide recommendations to improve existing processes and suggest alternatives where appropriate.

Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.

Maintain receipts and disbursement reports.

Interpret reports and records for managers.

Perform other duties as assigned.