Job Description

About AkzoNobel


Since , we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

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Job Purpose

  • Support in an accurate and timely way the monthly, quarterly, hard-close and year-end-financial closing for the entities in the region
    Maintain and share with the entities the set-up of the financial reporting – and general ledger structure for both IFRS and statutory reporting
    Active interaction with other RAC analysts, BU Accounting Manager(s) and GBS about accounting subjects, transaction processing and performance
    Support BU accounting manager in adhoc specific BU activities

    • Key Accountabilities

  • Support in an accurate and timely way the monthly, quarterly, hard-close and year-end-financial closing for the entity or entities in the region (including dependent on role split Financial Reporting, Fixed Asset Accounting, General Ledger Accounting, Inter Company Accounting, Treasury Accounting, Period Close Activities, Statutory and Tax Reporting)
    Support consolidation of legal entity statements and local statutory reporting in the region
    Advise on operational complex and judgement based general accounting (e.g. complex (non-rule based) accruals) and recurring month-end activities
    Monitor IFRS and webFEM compliance with policies and treatments
    Review P&L and BS from an accounting perspective in ERP / HFM (during the month / as per the agreed BS review cycle)
    Complete A-forms
    Comply with rules and regulations set by global accounting and implement accounting policies
    Identify and signal recurring issues for further process improvement
    Drive standardization and quality in balance sheet reconciliation process
    Operational key link for GBS (e.g. in escalation or advice on transactions)
    Involve specialists in specific accounting topics where specific / deep knowledge is required
    Support specialists in specific accounting and/or tax topics where operational assistance is required
    Support RAC operations teamlead in liaising with local authorities and internal / external auditors
    Support BU accounting manager in adhoc specific BU activities
    Deliver recurring input for tax and regulatory requirements

    • Experience

  • Accounting professional with preferably 5+ years of experience in accounting and reporting, and capable of analyzing complex processes and issues (2nd or 3rd accounting job)
    Degree in Finance or Accounting Adequate expertise knowledge in financial accounting (IFRS, accounting processes)
    Knowledge and understanding of Financial / ERP systems, SAP/ MFGPRO knowledge preferred
    Understanding on the tax, VAT, tax declarations, statistical reporting to the tax authorities etc
    Understanding of Consolidation systems, preferably HFM
    Problem solving with analytical skills
    Result orientated with a focus on service delivery
    Advanced user of Microsoft Excel
    Drive monthly closing and reporting processes for scope of work
    Autonomous in organizing responsibilities and work

    • At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

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