Sr. Accountant (1 Year Contract)
Job Summary
Job Description
Become part of our collaborative and supportive BSO team where precision learning and teamwork drive success.
Join our team at the LEGO Group and play a vital role in recognizing and rewarding our employees by ensuring a seamless and work in our GL Team !
Core Responsibilities
- Constantly strive to optimize processes and work procedures using the LEGO Continuous improvement approach across functional areas
- Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations (local GAAPS and IFRS)
- Using Activity Based Working actively taking part in creating a culture that inspires to collaboration encourage knowledge sharing and incorporates exciting New Ways of Working in the every day.
- Building and strengthening basic internal and external partner relations across areas and geographies including collaboration and culture and understanding their needs.
- Managing more advanced execution of GL processes in a timely efficient and accurate manner including:
- Monthly and Yearly closing activities.
- Performance of the key controls identification of the control weaknesses suggestions for improvements
- Booking economic transactions and operations.
- Reconciliations (accounts intercompany bank etc.) and translating business transactions into journal entries in accordance with IFRS to ensure all accounts are properly stated in Legal books.
- Provide data analysis and advice necessary to support financial business partners / business in decision making process.
- Provide information to external auditors and Tax team.
- Participate in the LEGO tactical implementation plan to reach the goals of GL
Play your part in our team succeeding
The LEGO Business Service Operations (BSO) is a shared service center that delivers HR and Finance services to the entire LEGO Group from 3 locations; Monterrey Prague and Singapore.
The General Ledger (GL) department interacts with great parts of the LEGO organisation and therefore holds an important role within the BSO supporting the EMEA region.
The team is responsible for compliant handling of the general ledger and all engagements related hereto which involves natural interaction with a broad range of both internal and external partners.
The Senior Accountant plays a meaningful role in developing an outstanding General Ledger department within the BSO. Seeking individuals to help craft a team dedicated to collaboration quality and enjoyment.
Do you have what it takes
- Bachelor degree or equivalent experience in Accounting Finance Administration or International Business
- Demonstrated working experience from finance function preferably Accounting
- Relevant experience gained in a similar role
- Experience with an enterprise wide accounting software system preferably SAP
- Microsoft Office at experienced level
- Analytical detail - and high-quality oriented
- Be robust resilient and ability to embrace changes as well as having a proactive mind with a can-do attitude and sense of urgency.
- Personal drive and initiative excellent collaboration skills and demonstrated ability to build trust and credibility with assigned business areas or other key partners.
- Fully Bilingual
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time including prior to any advertised closing date. So if youre interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Whats in it for you
Here are some of what to expect:
FamilyCareLeave We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.
Insurances All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
Wellbeing We want you to be your best self so youll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based
ColleagueDiscount We know youll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.
Bonus We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible youll be rewarded through our bonus scheme
Your workplace Youll find this at the top of this advert and when you join the team well confirm this with you.
We strive to create a diverse dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group where everyone feels safe valued and they belong.
The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex gender identity or expression race/ethnicity national origin sexual orientation disability age religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team.
We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.
The LEGO Group is fully committed to Childrens Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening as a condition of the offer.
Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Childrens Rights.
We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.
Online Application Accessibility Statement; which is intended for people with disabilities - LEGO systems endeavors to make accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our web site or need assistance completing the application process please contact the HR Service Desk at 1. option #3. Please note these communication channels should be used for those having difficulty accessing our on-line channels not to inquire about job opportunities.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
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