GL Accountant

Job Description

Functional Job Description – General Ledger Accountant FSSC

Reports to : Finance Operations Manager

Supervises : None

1.Basic Function

The General Ledger Accountant is responsible for the overall accounting and reporting activities and key point of contact for a specific entity or entities.

2.Primary Duties and Responsibilities

2.1 Financial

• Responsible for the general ledger (incl. monthly reconciliation) of one or more entities Drives and executes the Month End Close process
• Prepares financial reporting to Fugro Group and external parties
• Manages the Fixed Assets register
• Key point of contact for the Controller of the entities, AP and AR Accountants, Group Controlling, Tax Accountant (in FSSC or Region) and external auditors Liaises with Tax and Treasury
• Continuously looks for improvements in the management of the general ledger and the Month End Close and Financial Reporting processes.
• Initiates and drives improvement projects
• Works according to Fugro FSSC process model and ICS model

2.2 Administration

• Overall responsible for FSSC scope of accounting & reporting activities of one or more entities

3. Principal Working Relationship

• Reports to Finance Operations Manager Senior or Junior depending on experience and entity scope

4. Education / Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance 5+ years of relevant working experience
• Good knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP (if applicable)
• Computer literate
• Excellent English language skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Competencies: accurate, independent, organized, pro-active, service minded, team player

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