2x General Accountant (Month End Specialist)

Role Purpose

The General Accounting team focus on producing timely, accurate, and reliable financial information for key stakeholders across EXA. The General Accounting Manager will manage group-wide month end processes, ensuring compliance with all relevant internal and external accounting policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger Management: 

Oversee the general ledger accounting process, including month-end close activities, journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation. 

Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of general ledger transactions and balances across multiple entities and business units. 

Multi-Currency Accounting: 

Manage general ledger accounting in multiple currencies, including foreign currency translation, revaluation, and consolidation of financial results. 

Monitor exchange rate fluctuations and assess their impact on financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. 

Oracle Fusion or EBS Expertise: 

Serve as the subject matter expert for Oracle Fusion or E-Business Suite (EBS) financial modules, providing guidance and support to finance team members on system functionalities, processes, and best practices. 

Lead system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements related to general ledger and financial reporting modules. 

Financial Reporting: 

Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and/or IFRS, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with regulatory requirements. 

Provide analysis and insights on financial results, variances, and trends to senior management and stakeholders. 

Internal Controls: 

Develop and maintain effective internal controls over general ledger accounting processes to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and compliance with company policies and procedures. 

Coordinate with internal and external auditors to support audits and address findings related to general ledger activities. 

Process Improvement: 

Identify opportunities to streamline and improve general ledger processes, systems, and controls, leveraging automation, technology solutions, and best practices to increase efficiency and effectiveness. 

Implement process improvements and standardization initiatives to enhance the quality and reliability of financial reporting. 

Team Leadership: 

Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the general accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and professional development. 

Set performance goals and expectations, conduct performance evaluations, and provide feedback to team members to support their growth and success. 

Individual Profile

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.

Good experience in accounts payable or related accounting roll

Proficiency in using Oracle Fusion or similar ERP systems for invoice processing.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and analysis.

Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Effective communication skills to interact with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, including GAAP.

Experience with Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.

Problem-solving skills to identify issues and propose solutions.

Our Working Environment

We are committed to working in the location where we do our best work.  As a small and growing company with great offices in great locations, most employees will aim to be in the office 3 days a week and 2 days working from home/ other locations while working European hours. 

Here at EXA, we believe the future includes everyone, we are open to all applications to create an environment and culture that includes one and all. We are a proud global community, that wants to drive diversity of thought though our employees and culture. We want you to come as you and make yourself and EXA successful.

Due to the amount of applications, we may not be able to respond to all applicants. If you do not hear from EXA in 3 weeks after applications, you have been unsuccessful.

All successful applicants will go through background screening.