Job Description

We supply the sustainable and innovative paints and coatings that our customers, communities - and the environment - are increasingly relying on. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. We\'re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It\'s what you\'d expect from a pioneering paints company that\'s committed to science-based targets and is taking genuine action to address globally relevant challenges and protect future generations.

For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com.

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Job Purpose

• Support in an accurate and timely way the monthly, quarterly, hard-close and year-end-financial closing for the entities in the region
• Maintain and share with the entities the set-up of the financial reporting - and general ledger structure for both IFRS and statutory reporting
• Active interaction with other RAC analysts, BU Accounting Manager(s) and GBS about accounting subjects, transaction processing and performance
• Support BU accounting manager in adhoc specific BU activities

Key Accountabilities

• Support in an accurate and timely way the monthly, quarterly, hard-close and year-end-financial closing for the entity or entities in the region (including dependent on role split Financial Reporting, Fixed Asset Accounting, General Ledger Accounting, Inter Company Accounting, Treasury Accounting, Period Close Activities, Statutory and Tax Reporting)
• Support consolidation of legal entity statements and local statutory reporting in the region
• Advise on operational complex and judgement based general accounting (e.g. complex (non-rule based) accruals) and recurring month-end activities
• Monitor IFRS and webFEM compliance with policies and treatments
• Review P&L and BS from an accounting perspective in ERP / HFM (during the month / as per the agreed BS review cycle)
• Complete A-forms
• Comply with rules and regulations set by global accounting and implement accounting policies
• Identify and signal recurring issues for further process improvement
• Drive standardization and quality in balance sheet reconciliation process
• Operational key link for GBS (e.g. in escalation or advice on transactions)
• Involve specialists in specific accounting topics where specific / deep knowledge is required

Experience

• Accounting professional with preferably 5+ years of experience in accounting and reporting, and capable of analyzing complex processes and issues (2nd or 3rd accounting job)
• Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Adequate expertise knowledge in financial accounting (IFRS, accounting processes)
• Knowledge and understanding of Financial / ERP systems, SAP/ MFGPRO knowledge preferred
• Understanding on the tax, VAT, tax declarations, statistical reporting to the tax authorities etc
• Understanding of Consolidation systems, preferably HFM
• Problem solving with analytical skills
• Result orientated with a focus on service delivery
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel

Competencies

Accepting Direction

Accepting Responsibility

Acquiring Information

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 32860

AkzoNobel