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Sr. GL Accountant

Parexel International Corporation

Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires F.D., Argentina

Reporting to the Controller, the Sr. GL Accountant will be responsible for the General Ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliations and the local statutory reporting for one or more entities within the Controllership organization.

The accountant will be expected to meet individual objectives and contribute to the achievement of the teams overall objectives and identify problem areas in the process and work with the team to generate solutions.

Key Accountabilities:

- Monthly Closing Activities:Prepares and maintains GL monthly journal entries with sufficient support documentations providing a clear audit trailResponsible for the timely preparation, review and accuracy of full US GAAP & Local GAAP balance sheet and profit & loss accounts.Ensures all balance sheet accounts are reconciled and analyzed on a monthly basisManage the closing checklist for specific legal entitiesCollaboration within and outside Finance:Build a positive, results orientated work environment, building partnerships and modeling teamwork, communicate to the team in an open, balanced and objective mannerMeet individual objectives and contribute to the achievement of the team's overall objectivesInstruct and work closely with Local Finance Specialists and local Accounting AgencyActively support company initiatives Ensure compliance with Corporate requirementsAbility to manage a complete audit requirement listing for US GAAP & Local ledger(s) of responsibility, ensuring all items on the listing are prepared on time & to the required standard for the purposes of the external audit. Escalating for support as required

QualificationsSkills:

• Driven and committed – able to work on own initiative and with others under pressure and to demanding deadlines while managing conflicting demands.

• Team player – demonstrated ability to work as part of a cross-functional team.

• Strong analytical skills – able to identify anomalies in data and solve them quickly and effectively.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to solve problems and think creatively – capacity to provide pragmatic solutions and have the drive to see these through to a successful conclusion.

• Understands and respects cultural differences and applies this to daily work and decision making

• Open and communicative – able to interact effectively at all levels of the organization, both within and outside Finance.

• Strong customer service focus – understand customer needs and possess the desire and ability to meet and exceed those expectations, demonstrating a high commitment to quality delivery.

• A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning

• Willingness to work in a matrix environment and to value the importance of teamwork.

• Has working knowledge of key SOX controls, Sunshine Act, and The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and adheres to these

• Encourages cooperation and builds rapport among related team members

• Seeks feedback to improve skills, knowledge, and performance

• Flexible – willing to work in a “hands-on” manner to ensure that all tasks are achieved by the team on a timely basis.

• Considers issues from the perspective of others

Knowledge and Experience:

• 2-4 years of relevant experience and in-depth knowledge and understanding of Record to Report procedures preferably in a Shared Service Centre environment

• Strong expertise in accounting, tax, and audit in an international environment

• Diverse computer competency with a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel Knowledge of Oracle financials, Business Object, and Hyperion Application is a plus.

• US GAAP knowledge preferred

• Experience of ERP systems.

• US GAAP knowledge preferred

• Demonstrates very good oral and written communication skills in English and local language

Education:

• Solid accounting educational background

• Qualified in a professional accounting qualification

Job posted: 2022-01-22

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