Accountant

Our client is a global manufacturing leader specializing in advanced industrial wear protection solutions trusted by heavy industries for over six decades. They design and deliver a comprehensive range of specialized consumables automated equipment and engineered services to improve operational productivity worldwide. You will be joining an established multinational organization that values technical expertise innovation and long-term global partnerships.

We are seeking a hands-on detail-oriented Accountant to manage the full spectrum of company-level accounting for assigned entities covering day-to-day financial operations and month-end closing. Reporting directly to the Group Finance Controller with a dotted line to the local Finance Manager you will play a critical role in supporting Group consolidation intercompany reconciliations and regional financial reporting. The ideal candidate will possess a strong accounting foundation and the ability to work independently while seamlessly collaborating with cross-border finance teams.

• Independently manage the complete month-end closing process for assigned entities ensuring accurate and timely finalization.
  

• Prepare and analyze monthly Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet accounts including detailed reviews of significant movements and variances.
  

• Execute routine account reconciliations and maintain highly organized supporting documentation.
  

• Oversee accounts receivable and payable activities including processing payments handling invoices and verifying approval details.
  

• Support monthly Group consolidation by preparing and submitting necessary financial schedules and data.
  

• Conduct intercompany reconciliations and proactively follow up on any outstanding differences with relevant entities.
  

• Ensure all financial information submitted by subsidiaries for Group reporting is fully complete and compliant.
  

• Assist in generating management reports financial schedules and providing ad-hoc financial analysis.
  

• Act as a liaison with external auditors supplying all required schedules and information for annual audits.
  

• Support statutory reporting corporate tax matters and other local regulatory compliance requirements.
  

• Undertake ad-hoc finance-related tasks and support broader corporate projects as directed by management.
  

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance or a related discipline.
  

• 23 years of experience in a mid-tier or Big 4 audit firm is highly required; subsequent in-house commercial accounting experience is highly preferred.
  

• Proven experience handling management and Group reporting within a multinational corporate structure.
  

• Working knowledge of ERP systems is advantageous with a strong preference for Oracle NetSuite experience.
  

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel coupled with strong analytical problem-solving skills.
  

• Excellent cross-cultural communication skills to collaborate effectively across different time zones and countries.
  

• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills to balance competing priorities and meet strict reporting deadlines.
  

• Demonstrated professional integrity accountability and a strong sense of ownership in handling confidential financial data.