GFS Junior Accountant English or French Speaker

You will support the local Finance Teams of the respective entities in conducting General Ledger activities and Month End close activities. The role would also provide the chance to gain a huge accounting knowledge and opportunities to interact with all other finance related departments, both centrally and in the local teams (e.g. Business Analysis, Credit, Accounting Payables, Accounts Receivables, etc).
 

This role is ideal for a post graduate with strong theoretical knowledge, from the other side experience is not required. It offers a solid foundation in General Ledger and Management Accounting commensurate with pursuing a formal accounting qualification. We are looking for someone engaged and willing to learn how to use theoretical knowledge in practice.

The role gives great opportunity to develop knowledge and practical skills on a path to higher positions, like accountant and later on senior positions in finance (e.g. Senior Accountant, Controller).
 
It should interest any post graduates or students of 5th year willing to start their carrier in finance. Candidate should represent enthusiasm and a strong work ethic, willing to work within a team and grow in a new department servicing the packaging and papers business. Will give opportunity to contribute to many financial projects (e.g. implementation of new financial tools, process standardization within EMEA) and developing project and change management skills.
 

• Conduct month end close GL activities accurately and timely
• Contribute in preparation of Balance Sheet Account reconciliations
• Communicate with controllers about solutions related to the Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Ensure appropriate controls are in place for all processes under the responsibility of the team. Co-ordinate with internal and external auditors as required
• Be a part of the plant finance team through site visits, regular communication, projects and ad hoc analysis
• Support our business locations by providing information for local business analysis and also support the local teams with analysis on business performance and projects as required
• Contribute in the design and implementation of process optimization and standardization
• Support the balance sheet reconciliation review

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred, ideally ready to commence professional qualifications (ACCA, CIMA or similar)
• Good knowledge of MS Excel, and other MS Office tools and applications. SAP, AS400 or Witron experience would be beneficial
• Very good English skills
• Good knowledge of French will be an asset
• Ability to work as part of a team is essential, as well as the ability to deal with ambiguity
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a rapidly changing environment with rigid deadlines
• Ability to accomplish results by acting with the utmost integrity and honesty and executing responsibly
• Internship in finance environment would be an advantage