About the Role
<div><p>Do you have GL Accounting experience which ideally also includes some AR, AP, Payroll, Intercompany & Bank reconciliations experience?</p><p>We are looking for a GL accountant to join an international FMCG organisation for approximately 4 months. In this role you have a broad scope of responsibilities. Think of month-end close process, process development, process management as well as day to day month-end activities.</p><p>Are you available as of September for 40 hours per week? Let's get in contact!</p><h3>Description</h3><h2>Responsibilities GL Accountant (Freelance/ Temp)</h2><p>As a Senior GL Accountant you play a key role in the organization. You have a broad responsibility in the month-end close process, from process development, process management as well as day to day monthend activities. You will also assist in financial audits and tax audits. </p><p>Within the GL team you will have one colleage who will cover another area in EMEA, and 1 junior accountant. </p><p>Your responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Month-end close planning and coordination between departments;</li><li>Month-end close process management and improvement;</li><li>Prepare monthly journal entries, with supporting documentation and appropriate descriptions;</li><li>Prepare and review all monthly accruals for accuracy and record the applicable journal entries;</li><li>Analyse and maintain the general ledger to ensure the accuracy of revenue and cost allocation;</li><li>Ensure all journal entries for month-end close are completed within company month-end close deadline;</li><li>Assist with month-end close process;</li><li>Analyse all balance sheet accounts and prepare detailed support schedules and monthly account reconciliations;</li><li>Assist with yearly audit procedures;</li><li>Reconcile and settle intercompany balances;</li><li>Ad hoc project(s).</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><h2>Requirements GL Accountant (Freelance/ Temp)</h2><ul><li>Minimum of 5 years of GL Accounting experience which ideally also includes some AR, AP, Payroll, Intercompany & Bank reconciliations experience;</li><li>Degree in finance/accounting preferred but not required;</li><li>Computer skills required: Excel a must and Microsoft D365 experience a big plus;</li><li>Ability to handle multiple responsibilities. Adapt at prioritizing and coordinating tasks and performing work within established timeframes;</li><li>Ability to perform work independently and able to organize and prioritize without supervision;</li><li>Strong analytical skills, able to understand the bigger picture from individual transactions;</li><li>Fluent in English. Other EU languages (FR/ES/IT/DE) a plus;</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and critical thinking;</li><li>Enthusiasm to improve processes, brings positive energy;</li><li>Flexibility, willingness to take on alternative or additional tasks to meet the business needs.</li></ul><h3>Salary</h3><h2>The offer GL Accountant (Freelance/ Temp)</h2><p>This is a temporary assignment from september till end of the year for 40 hour