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Headquartered in Denmark with production sites in Europe Latin America and the US were a passionate team of over 900 team members in 30 countries worldwide serving 120 markets globally. As the leading worldwide provider of natural colors we offer food and beverage manufacturers an alternative to artificial colors. Food and health are at the heart of everything we do and every day over 400 million people eat a product with our colors in it. We believe that nature got it right the first time.
Meet your new team!
We are recruiting for a position of Senior RTR Accountant to join our team based in our office in Warsaw. This role is a solid contributor on Oterras RTR process journal entries accruals and payroll postings reconciling accounts in the accounting system performing intercompany funding payments proceed with month-end closing activities as well as timely effective and delicate handling of queries from stakeholders within Oterra Finance Oterra wider organization and external stakeholders to the company. Further the role is responsible for establishing and continuously improving processes and work instructions within area based on deep subject matter expertise and on supervising and training team members within these areas. The role is based at Oterras financial Shared Services Center in Warsaw Poland and reports directly to Tower Lead of RTR Team.
Role and Responsibilities:
Posting journal entries accruals and payroll postings as well as ad-hoc requests
Responsible for managing fixed assets
Provide VAT reporting reconciliation of VAT accounts & registers
Support in the obligatory reporting to the local authorities
Reconciling accounts in the accounting system based on the agreed criteria per the account type and actively share knowledge across RTR colleagues to ensure the high-quality standards are applied across the entire team
Prepare deliver and coordinate with other finance teams interim and annual audit specifications for the RTR area of responsibility on time and in line with CAS list requirements including answering all queries back from auditors for auditors to be able to complete their full audit procedures
Being on top of own entities balance sheets always knowing the activities behind the balance sheet items and preparing ongoing specifications and reconciliations that are fully documented
Act as the key user for the daily monitoring of the clearing accounts assigned to the RTR transactions reconciling them and proceed with the clearing
Coordination of internal and external statutory financial statements audit
Subject matter expert on selected parts of the RTR process as well as cross-teams finance initiatives leading problem-solving process improvements establishment of work instructions and collaborating on issues within area of responsibility with Team Lead and process excellence specialists within and outside Finance
Continuously onboard train upskill and supervise colleagues within subject matter expertise area
Consistently setting the standard for superior handling of stakeholder queries
Collecting analyzing and summarizing accounting information as relevant
Responsible for monthly and annual closing processes for relevant RTR related accounts
Drive automation initiatives in SAP within area as adequate e.g. related to RTR reporting automation
Proactively onboard train upskill and support colleagues within expertise area
Taking part in transitions system migration optimization and improvements of RTR processes
Overseeing accounting operations based on accounting principles
Keeping information confidential and secure them with database backups
Proactively keeping up with financial policies regulations and legislation for area of responsibility
Working independently daily in SAP and related systems with little supervision
Understanding how own area of responsibility ties together with rest of organization
Performing tasks with end customers in mind
Continuously aligning tasks and priorities with nearest manager proactively
Performing independently various ad hoc tasks assigned by manager from time to time
Cooperating with other finance and non-finance departments as well as group stakeholders with an open mind and an eye for synergies
Consistently meeting individual and team KPIs
Experience and skills required:
University degree in Finance Accounting or equivalent
Minimum 3-4 years experience in a similar role
Very good knowledge of accounting and corporate finance principles and procedures
Strong communication skills; clear delicate and explaining finance for non-finance people
Good command of spoken and written English is a must. Other language skills are considered a plus
MS Excel and SAP experience required
Well organized and able to work to deadlines
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and documented process improvement experiences
Previous experience from shared service centers is an advantage
Why join Oterra
A unique opportunity to be part of the exciting journey to make the best natural color company in the world. We offer incredible possibilities for functional growth and learning in an international environment with competent and ambitious colleagues. We have a flexible and modern way of working in a culture where we value differences authenticity and each other.
Furthermore we provide:
Dynamic and collaborative working environment in a truly diverse global organisation where you can make impact every day
Hybrid work model
Attractive compensation package incl. Health Insurance Pension Life Insurance MyBenefit Cafeteria Lunch Cards
Our office in Warsaw is brand new and centrally located with good communication and transportation options
Further information and application:
Please note that we will be working with a continuous selection process which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidates. So dont delay please send us your application today.
Start: As soon as possible with regards of notice period.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Full-Time