Candidate Summary:
This candidate is a professional accountant with over 10 years of experience in finance environments. They have demonstrated the ability to work well both in teams and independently, showcasing excellent time management, multi-tasking, and communication skills. They possess a strong knowledge of accounting practices and have a positive, forward-thinking attitude. They have experience in processing accruals, prepayments, vacations, and intercompany transactions in multiple currencies, preparing and filing VAT returns, payroll preparations and reconciliations, and supporting statutory audits. They are also proficient in various software including Microsoft Excel, SAP, and Oracle.
Employment: European Accountant
2021 - 2024
Responsible for processing accruals, prepayments, vacations, and intercompany transactions in several currencies. They prepared monthly and quarterly reports, completed month end close process of multi-currency financial statements for three EMEA entities, and completed monthly balance sheet reconciliation. They also prepared and filed VAT returns for Italy and Sweden, prepared payroll, and supported statutory audits.
Accountant (General Accounting) in Shared Service Team
2010 - 2021
The candidate prepared and completed balance sheet reports for UK and Ireland, reconciling more than twenty balance sheet accounts per entity. They processed payroll journals, coordinated the local treasury of eight bank accounts, allocated outgoing payments, and issued internal invoices for expat recharges. They were also the key contact for the external audit, managing the auditors' requests and ensuring appropriate information was provided.
Expenses Accountant in Shared Service Team
2008 - 2010
The candidate was responsible for checking and processing employee expense claims according to Global Policy. They maintained 800 employee accounts and prepared monthly analysis of employee related accounts for P11D reporting. They also liaised with the Accounts Payable Department to resolve any invoice/legal letter queries.
Education:
The candidate has a degree in Economics. They have also completed a CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting and Payroll Management Training, and passed CIMA Operational Level (Financial Operation).
Skills:
Analytical skills, Attention to details, Communication skills, Problem solving, Time management, IT skills, Payroll, Teamwork, Microsoft Excel, Reconciliations, SAP, Oracle
