
- Monitoring of key balance sheet positions (involving risk, judgement and estimates) within ECEMEA entities and communicating with business and Finance stakeholders
- Provision of accounting advice and guidance to country Finance teams, particularly in complex areas requiring advanced knowledge of US GAAP
- Active support of business development activity from finance due diligence and accounting perspectives; liaising with the multi-disciplinary teams within company, and external accountants, during the evaluation and acquisition phases
- Development and maintenance of regional Finance policies and procedures in ECEMEA
- Oversight and reporting of key accounts receivable and credit risk issues in ECEMEA entities
- Acting as key liaison between ECEMEA Finance and Corporate Finance groups on a wide range of issues
- Leadership of, or active participation in, finance or cross-functional projects (entity split, merger, legal structure changes, etc.)
- Management of non-Manufacturing capital expenditure process, from individual project reviews through regional capital review board
- Close cooperation with Regional Controller ECEMEA and Finance Teams in countries
- Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA or equivalent) will be a strong asset
- Deep knowledge of US GAAP and S-Ox is essential
- At least 4-5 years of experience in external or internal audit and business in an international, dynamic environment in accounting / controlling / reporting role
- Fluent English
- Highly developed interpersonal skills
-Strong interpersonal skills and an effective communicator-
this is central to the success of the role, since the ability to
persuade and negotiate
- Can do attitude to accompany change
- Strong business acumen and internal/external customer focus
- Ability to work under pressure, manage tight reporting deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve objectives
- Ability to interact with all levels within the organization, from executive and functional leaders to regional and operations resources
- Team player
- Strong analytical skills, decision-making support
- Ability to critically assess data and results and understands the business beyond the numbers
- Good presentation skills
- Ability to contribute ideas to address business issues
- High energy, self-starter
- Problem solving oriented
- Ability to take initiative, guide and influence other toward goal accomplishment
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Computer literacy
- Independent & flexible working style
- Willingness to travel business (10-20% of the time)