JOB PURPOSE : To provide accurate and timely recording, classification and reporting of accounting transactions.
There will be an emphasis on reconciliations, controls, reporting results and recording of routine and non-routine transactions.
This is a Senior Financial Accountant role that requires an understanding of multiple international entities, matrix structures and multiple statutory impacts, a solid tax expertise (VAT, local taxes).
In addition, the role will require ad hoc analysis and reporting requests.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES : Lead accounting with expertise for all of the following critical and sensitive ADP processes: Cash accounting, cash forecasting, Local taxes, ASC842 - local & USGAAP Leases, ASC606 - local & USGAAP Revenue recognition, Intercompany variance management, HR specific asks regarding advances, severance, garnishment.
Oversight and guidance of the Indian-based AP team regarding booking accuracy, system management, tax compliance, and payments timeliness.
Own the day-to-day relationship with the bank regarding access management, payment execution, allowed overdraft, and act as a facilitator within ADP for all of the above.
Post journals based on well-prepared support and present such support for scrutiny to management and auditors.
Perform Balance Sheet reconciliations to a high level with strong support and reasoning.
Prepare and submit audit information to a professional standard.
Understand and work with the differences between US GAAP and Spanish GAAP.
Take on key projects for Spain such as Cash Management Oracle Module accounting automation, Prepayment accounting automation, and Cost accounting alignment.
Assist the Spain Chief Accountant with process and controls improvements.
Build close working relationships with the rest of the Spanish Finance team as well as auditors.
Work across the organisation's matrix structure, providing support to those that need it and obtaining information when it is required.
- Strive for continuous process improvements.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : The role currently has no management responsibilities besides the oversight of the Indian AP team.
KEY STAKEHOLDERS : Spain Chief Accountant Southern Europe CFO Business Teams reporting to all members of Spanish EXCOM Head of Spain FP&A & Team SKILLS, EDUCATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Skills : Microsoft Office essential (Advanced Excel, Basic Word and PowerPoint).
Comfortable with large amounts of data.
ERP Oracle and Hyperion Planning experience preferred.
Education and Experience : Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with relevant accounting experience.
Subject matter expert for accounting standards and statutory accounting.
Experience of an international corporate structure and matrix organisation would be an advantage.
TEAMWORK Builds and maintains strong working relationships.
Actively networks across the business and contributes to cross-functional teams.
Values delivering high-quality service to internal & external clients.
COMMUNICATION Communicates with tact & sensitivity, invites feedback.
Expresses facts in a clear and concise manner.
Recognises information required from others and informs them appropriately.
ANALYTICAL & PROBLEM SOLVING Able to obtain unbiased information by effectively questioning and probing.
Uses sound rationale for problem identification and decision making.
Goes beyond the initial findings and takes steps to check multiple data sources and interpret various types of data.
Demonstrates tenacity and creativity when working with data to produce a high-quality output.
Consistently determines an accurate sequence of activities to achieve goals.
Proactively looks for root causes and not just symptoms of problems.
Appropriately uses metrics and understands the information's impact on decisions.
RESULTS ORIENTATED Strong sense of urgency about solving problems and completing tasks.
Able to embrace and adapt to change.
Utilises different approaches to complete a project.
Prioritises, self-manages and proposes win-win solutions.
ATTENTION TO DETAIL Organised and able to track work progress against schedule.
Ensures appropriate documentation on methodology and assumptions is in place.
Scrutinises own work.
Follows up with others to ensure work is tracking according to plan.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Takes a partnership approach.
Responsive and aware of others.
Resilient.
Knows who to involve in a process or decision-making exercise.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION & EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AT ADP : ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation.
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