As a key member of the Finance Shared Service Center the General Ledger Accountant is responsible for managing the accounting and financial reporting of assigned Legrand entities. The role ensures compliance with local statutory requirements and Group reporting standards with a strong focus on the successful onboarding of new entities into the SSC and the implementation of SAP in the accounting domain. This includes migrating financial data aligning processes with Group standards and acting as an SME for SAP-related accounting configurations.
GL Accounting & Financial Reporting
Prepare reliable financial statements within prescribed deadlines and in accordance with local laws and Group regulations.
Organize and record accounting entries across customers suppliers payroll provisions and fixed assets.
Ensure timely and accurate monthly reporting for Group consolidation (BPC) including intercompany reconciliations equity reconciliations and Country-by-Country reporting.
Manage monthly closings IFRS 16 accounting and IAS 19 coordination where applicable.
Prepare and post monthly journal entries and provisions. Coordinate with local teams auditors and tax advisors for financial tax and audit requirements.
Ensure tax and local accounting rules are respected within the SSC framework. 2. Entity Onboarding into Shared Services Lead the onboarding of new legal entities into the shared services model from an accounting perspective. Migrate accounting master data opening GL balances AR/AP and fixed asset data.