Beschreibung
For our life science client we are currently looking for a
Accountant
Start date: ASAP
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Fribourg
Workload: 50% to 80% (part time position)
Main tasks:
- Ensure high quality of financial data and compliance to Reporting standards and statutory requirements.
- Monthly financial closings preparation according to IFRS and local legal requirements including financial reporting in the Reporting software FCRS.
- Creation and maintenance of adequate accounting records to meet local legal requirements and company required standards.
- Set up of local chart of accounts and cost center, maintenance in ERP systems SAP/JDE in collaboration with the affiliate and the GA Supervisor in the FSC.
- New accounting standards and new requirements adoption according to the company manual.
- Coordination with stakeholders to ensure accurate financial data
- Full balance sheet accounts reconciliations and balance sheet reviews with local and divisional stakeholders, ensure timely cleanup of overdue items.
- Deal with tax advisors and tax authorities to handle tax requirements.
- Ensure specific, complex accounting matters are well addressed and solved on time.
- Strong and no exception control environment maintenance, assist with specific tax, compliance and audit reporting processes for the legal entity, providing necessary data to internal and external authorities, and acting as a FSC point of contact for stakeholders for questions about reporting and/or compliance processes or results.
- Ensure compliance with the company Financial Control Manual and SOX 404 through maintenance of relevant FRA internal controls, reconciliations, documentation management
- Support finance related process changes to achieve best practice by proactively identifying gaps to standards, initiating and formulating change projects with IT and Finance management.
- Support accounting and reporting projects to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
- Point of reference and expert in the area of FRA for initiatives and projects led by other departments or sites.
The ideal candidate shall bring:
- 2-3 years' experience in Financial reporting and accounting department
- Provide accounting and closing skills to ensure accurate accounts and timely reporting.
- Certified specialist for Finance and Accounting or similar degree
- Knowledge and practice of IFRS.
- Knowledge of local tax (Income tax/VAT)
- Fluent in English (and local language), both written and spoken. Dutch language is a plus.
- Good MS Excel skills,
- JD Edwards (AS 400) or SAP knowledge
- Good communication skills
Michael Bailey International is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.