Chief accountant

Descrizione

JOB OBJECTIVE

Ensuring monthly closing activites are carried out timely according to the Xylem closing calendar.

Ensuring tax returns / statutory reports are prepared / filed on a timely basis.

Supporting the Accounting & Compliance Mgr with OS uploads, BS account reconciliations and preparing various monthly / quarterly / annual reports.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage month-end close in iScala (prepare accruals, run various reports) Manage the local books according to the local tax rules Have an up-to-date knowledge in accounting and tax rules Prepare all the necessary tax returns for deadline; VAT, innovation contribution, rehabilitation tax, environmental tax, corporate income tax, local tax Coordinate the interim and yearly audit with the auditor company Ensure the timely submission of annual financial report Manage and control the documentation of transfer pricing prepared by the provider company Prepare and submit statistical (KSH) reports, and MNB report Control the AP booking done by shared service Support the operations team in tax related questions during the invoicing process Check the online invoicing reporting in NAV portal Perform / review monthly account reconciliations according to the internal rules Support intercompany reconciliations and monthly netting Review bank statement bookings Support the local accounting team with their daily job Provide various financial reports / data / explanations to the Accounting and Compliance Manager Handle various ad hoc tasks, requests.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

IMPACT

• Member of the Xylem EMEA organizations applying financial tools & analysis to help Xylem maximize shareholder value
• Member of the Xylem Finance community driving prompt and predictive key reporting activities, analysis and related financial initiatives globally
• Build strong, mutually beneficial customer relationships
• Build trust and develop support across the business and functions served
• Accuracy and timeliness. Strong planning skills and ability to ensure the organization meets deadlines

COMMUNICATION

• Ensures effective and transparent communication within Finance Europe, local and corporate organisations through strong verbal and written communication skills
• Communicate with multiple levels of the organization

KNOWLEDGE

• Hungarian GAAP (Accounting law) and taxation rules
• US-GAAP / SOX
• Learn & comply with key Xylem Policies

RISK

• Ensure all related Xylem policies (local and corporate ones) are followed in order to mitigate risk associated with those

REQUIRED SKILLS / EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance Chartered accountant registration 3 years+ of relevant financial experience Fluent in English and Hungarian Advanced Microsoft Excel Experience at multinational companies - preferred Experience in using iScala - preferred Experience in US GAAP - preferred

KEY COMPETENCIES

Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized Good verbal and written communication skills Ability to think creatively, highly-driven and self-motivated