Sr. Specialist_Finance AR_NL & BE_GBS MNL

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics do Brasil; Pasay; On-site; PHP 3,781,000 - 5,671,000; Full time

Job summary

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics do Brasil seeks an experienced finance professional to support the Benelux organization with complex accounting topics and month-end close, including VAT and statutory processes. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, strong English communication, and ERP experience, working with cross-border teams.

You will lead month-end activities, perform reconciliations, ensure accurate general ledger postings, and collaborate with global teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Extensive financial accounting knowledge.
• Several years of accounting, controlling or senior finance experience.
• Hands-on month-end close and balance-sheet reconciliations.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex accounting issues.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and ownership of issues.
• Experience with ERP systems and large financial data sets.
• Strong English communication skills and cross-border collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate month-end closing activities, including review of GL accounts, accruals, provisions, reconciliations and correcting entries.
• Perform balance-sheet reconciliations and investigate aged or unexplained balances.
• Analyze accounting issues and independently determine appropriate accounting treatment and corrective actions.
• Support preparation, reconciliation and submission of VAT returns, preferably with prior practical VAT compliance experience.
• Ensure transactions and balances are reflected correctly in the general ledger and investigate discrepancies.
• Lead year-end close, audit and statutory reporting requirements with CFO support.
• Collaborate with GBS and local teams to resolve accounting issues and drive improvements.
• Identify recurring problems and propose practical process and control improvements.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and accounting topics as required.
• Review opportunities for automation.

Skills

Financial accounting

Month-end close

Balance-sheet reconciliations

ERP systems

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

About Us

Ready to rock the future with us? At Hellmann we put our people at the heart of everything we do, because for us, relationship matters. Joining us does not just mean becoming part of a global company. It is an invitation to shape the future of the logistics industry together with us. Our Hellmann culture is based on our four values: Caring, Entrepreneurial, Forward-Thinking and Reliable. These values resonate with yours? Then become part of our FAMILY that consists of around 10.000 employees in more than 20 locations worldwide.For the better. Together.

About the position

Provide experienced finance and accounting support to the Benelux organization. The role should be capable of independently handling complex accounting topics, supporting month-end close and statutory/tax processes, and acting as a problem-solver when accounting or process issues arise.

Key Tasks

• Support and coordinate month-end closing activities, including review of GL accounts, accruals, provisions, reconciliations and correcting entries.
• Perform balance-sheet reconciliations and investigate aged or unexplained balances.
• Analyze accounting issues and independently determine appropriate accounting treatment and corrective actions.
• Support preparation, reconciliation and submission of VAT returns, preferably with prior practical VAT compliance experience.
• Ensure transactions and balances are correctly reflected in the general ledger and investigate accounting discrepancies.
• Take the lead with year-end close, audit and statutory reporting requirements, supported by local CFO.
• Work with GBS and local teams to resolve accounting and process issues rather than simply identifying them.
• Identify recurring problems and propose practical process and control improvements.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and accounting topics as required.
• Review opportunities for automation.

Educational Background / Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a closely related discipline.
• Strong and extensive financial accounting knowledge.
• Several years of relevant experience in accounting, controlling or a senior finance position.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close and balance-sheet reconciliations.
• Able to independently analyze and resolve complex accounting issues.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to take ownership of issues through to resolution.
• Comfortable working with ERP systems and large volumes of financial data.
• Strong English communication skills and ability to work effectively with an international finance organization.

Preference

• Practical experience with VAT preparation/submissions and VAT reconciliations.
• Big-4 experience
• Experience supporting external/statutory audits and year-end close.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or a comparable ERP.
• Experience working in a multinational or shared-service environment.
• Experience with RPA and/or AI.

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