Accounting manager

Short Company Description Yokogawa, award winner for 'Best Asset Monitoring Technology' and 'Best Digital Twin Technology' at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries. Requirements Requirements: Highly motivated and flexible person, interested to work in an international oriented company. Ability to understand cultural differences and to efficiently collaborate with multiple cultural environments. Very good communication skills (both verbal and written). Capacity to train, mentor and develop the team members working in accounting. English at advanced level Bachelor level in accounting and or auditing. More than 10 years of work experience. 5 years' experience in Big 4 is strongly preferred. Public certified accountant with thorough IFRS knowledge. Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP) and audit frameworks Previous similar experience represents an advantage. Responsibilities Responsibilities: Supervising accounting team members based in SSC and providing technical knowledge to the accountants in Yokogawa's European entities: Guide, train, and share knowledge. Investigate and execute process improvements or best practices between accounting teams. Standardization of accounting processes. Determine required knowledge level and skills in the accounting area. Prepare and maintain training material and train accountants to keep technical knowledge and skills up to standard. Supervise and coordinate contacts with internal and external auditors to facilitate effective and efficient auditing. Create and organize audit trail documents for auditing purposes. Oversee the quality of output, guiding and controlling to maintain high standard quality on accounting entries and oversee auditing activities: Quality control and follow up action based on the analysis of CRC after month end closing. Ensure accounting entries made are in line with Accounting Manual and approval flows. Ensure changes to global accounting manual are explained, implemented and followed up by local accountants and SSC accountants. Address potential compliance issues proactively. Provide feedback to Finance members based on accounting review outcome, to improve quality. Participates in the selection process and the onboarding of the new finance team members. Supports the performance management process for the finance team as accounting technical authority.