German-Speaking Financial Accountants

Volt is currently recruiting for a global pharmaceuticals giant based in West London for 2 x German-speaking Financial Accountants. The roles will be for an initial six months with the opportunity of them going permanent.

THE ROLE:

*Ensure accurate posting of financial transactions within accounts of responsibility.
* Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Research and analyze any unmatched and/or out of balance entries
* Produce routine reports, schedules, and summaries for customer and management.
* Support period end financial closing activities and ensure an efficient and effective close is performed including preparing judgement based accruals where required
* Work closely with the outsource provider to ensure activities carried out are correct and assist in resolving queries or issues with the market
* Liaise with local market FDs, in country shared services, outsource providers and external authorities where relevant
* Prepare outside auditor schedules to support annual audit and special audit requirements.
* Prepare or assist in preparation of financial information to support business unit needs/external reporting requirements.
*Meet service level agreements and performance targets related to the R2R processes.
*Qualified CIMA/ACA/ACCA
*Demonstrable experience in financial reporting, preparation of statutory accounts, implementation of new accounting standards etc essential
* Experienced in differences between IFRS, UK GAAP and other European market GAAP
* Ability to communicate at all levels - to FDs both written and verbal, and to resolve disputes.
* Proven ability to work as a member of multi-functional teams and influence senior management within a market
* Must have a good level of experience in a similar role
* Fluent in both English and at least one other European language, German Preferred
* Must display a customer service focused attitude
* Ability to communicate financial data in an articulate and concise way
* Self motivated and displays initiative in solving problems
* Ability to plan and manage workload to ensure all key deadlines are met
* Actively seeks to improve processes making them more effective and efficient

PLEASE APPLY WITH YOUR CV.