GL Accountant

For our client – an internationally recognized retail company – we are currently seeking a GL Accountant. The GL Accountant will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting of local and European entities (GL, AP) and providing support to the organization when needed.

Responsibilities:

• Daily checks, coding and booking of supplier invoices as well as company credit card transactions;
• Reconciliation of purchase orders against goods received;
• Daily reconciliation of bank statements;
• Intercompany invoicing and reconciliation of intercompany transactions;
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled for review;
• Cash flow analysis and forecasts;
• Participate in the periodical closing (month, year), through bookkeeping tasks and reporting;
• Ensure compliance with all financial policies and procedures;
• Bring accounts postings up to date & assist in maintaining timely accounts reporting & reconciliations;
• Ad hoc administrative duties to be performed as and when required, including cover for other members of finance.  

Job requirements:

• Minimum MBO level education in Accounting, Finance or related field required;
• 2-3  years’ experience in a similar environment;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel (pivot table, Vlook-ups, etc);
• Ability to work under tight schedules;
• Accurate and organized
• Fluent in English (spoken as well as written). German, French or Spanish language would be a big plus;
• Proactive with a “can do” attitude;
• Team player yet able to work under own initiative.