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Garrett is the true pioneer of automotive turbocharging dating back more than 60 years and continues today as the world's leader in turbo technology solutions and an experienced supplier of electric boosting products and automotive software to support passenger cars, commercial vehicles and off-highway equipment. With a worldwide footprint of engineering centers, testing labs and manufacturing facilities, Garrett serves all major automotive companies to implement key differentiated technology offerings.
Senior accountant will support the Team Lead and Entity Controller performing assigned general ledger activities in a timely and accurate manner, preparing month end close process and will be responsible for the correctness of G/L entries in compliance with US GAAP, as well as local GAAP requirement and SOX compliance. Taking into consideration the overall business and the high level of complexity of the financial activities, the senior accountant will be required working independently and in-depth knowledge of accounting principles and theories.
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Responsibilities:
• Perform US and Local GAAP month-end closing activities: journals booking, HFM reporting, month end schedules
• Prepares the month end accruals to ensure the entities revenue is not overstated/understated
• Checks the monthly variances at BS and P&L level and provides proper explanations for significant differences
• Prepares the cut-off analysis for month end
• Coordinates with site finance leaders and entity controllers to ensure timely flow of information, especially with regards to month-end accruals
• Prepares, reviews and controls accounting journals
• Ensure all journal entries comply with internal and external audit specifications
• Perform monthly account reconciliations, ensuring sufficient and quality back-ups, propose action plan for the differences identified and ensures the discrepancies are solved in due time
• Prepare periodically reports requested by local regulations (e.g. Statistics and other regulatory reporting)
• Produces routine reports, schedules, and summaries for management
• Support the annual US GAAP / statutory / SOX audits
• Ensure support external auditor and prepare deliverables for local statutory audit
• Will undertake limited payroll, banking and treasury operations for assigned entities
• Prepares reports for local regulators (monthly, quarterly or/and yearly reports as required by local authorities - such as, statistics).
• Prepares the monthly interest and amortization journals based on the financing schedule received from Treasury
• Supports external advisor on CITR preparation, gather data and review
• Seek opportunities for central testing, automatization and process efficiencies
• May establish, modify, document and co-ordinate implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures
• Identify problems and update or modify working methods in own role and/or within the team
• Update existing procedures and trains the junior colleagues on the assigned tasks
We Need:
• BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant
• 3-5 years of experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Fluent in English
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• SAP and HFM experience is a plus
• Motivated self-starter; proactive in identifying issues along with recommending issue resolution
• Flexible about work content, timings and location
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Works independently, only exceptionally requires supervision.
• Strong analytical skills
• Process and results oriented.
• Reliable and consistent
• Advanced MS Excel skills including VLOOKUP's and pivot tables
BENEFITS
Meal tickets
13th salary
Private medical insurance
A fixed monthly amount received on the Benefits platform with which you can choose from services such as:
Extended health insurance for employees and dependents
Dental care
Online and offsite shopping discounts
Private pension
Vacation vouchers
Transportation: Metrorex/STB monthly subscriptions or Fuel card
Access to various events (paintball, escape room, laser tag, rafting, wakeboarding, movie, theater etc.)
LEARN & DEVELOP
Extensive online and on-site training programs
Support for Green Belt Six Sigma Certification
Peer2Peer Training program: learn and teach one another, offer advice, and engage
Career growth & promotion opportunities
International work environment
RELAX & WELL-BEING
Sports and Social Club: trainer in the Office program and weekly online Nutrition Sessions for all Garrett employees
Friendly working environment, alongside talented and dedicated people
Networking area
Bookster
Great coffee, tea and spices
Weekly Fruit Day
Employee assistance program for all our employees (professionals ready to listen and speak with you on all subjects)
Flexible working hours
26 vacation days per year for all our employees
Hybrid work environment: 2 days Work from Home per week