Körber is modernizing and optimizing its finance and accounting footprint. In this context, the Körber Group is creating an Accounting Shared Services Center in Porto with the aim of streamlining the accounting processes and delivering high-quality accounting services to the Group.
Based in Porto, the Record to Report (R2R) Accounting Specialist will join the Shared Services Center from the early stages and will support the Accounting Team Lead in shaping the R2R process from the beginning.
Your role:
The R2R Accounting Specialist will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data within the general ledger and supporting the overall financial reporting process. In particular, the responsibilities will include:
Ensuring accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions.
Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet accounts.
Preparing and posting journal entries.
Performing reconciliations of bank accounts, intercompany accounts, and others.
Assisting in the month-end and year-end closing processes.
Preparing and delivering accurate financial reports to management.
Assisting in the preparation of statutory accounts and annual reports.
Ensuring compliance with local and international financial reporting standards.
Assisting in the development of accounting policies and procedures.
Execute tasks according to the deadlines and KPIs defined by the organization and Process Management. In addition, this specialist role will support Process Management in the continuous process improvement towards standardized processes and procedures in the R2R area.
Ensure close and fluent communication with the companies receiving services in order to support with ad hoc tasks and solve issues promptly and effectively.
Maintain good cooperation with other accounting areas of the Shared Services Center to achieve a harmonized level of quality and solutions for our Group companies.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory and Group requirements and standards, including German GAAP and relevant tax regulations.
Your profile:
Successfully completed accounting studies or business administration.
More than 3 years of professional experience in R2R accounting, preferably within a Shared Services Center or a multinational organization.
Very good command of written and spoken English; German is a plus.
Professional handling of the MS Office package.
Experience working with SAP.
Strong analytical skills and a meticulous way of working.
Cooperative and communicative character.
Structured process and goal orientation as well as a high level of responsibility.
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