Job Description

The Opportunity: Responsibility for external statutory reporting requirements of defined Avantor companies in Europe. Legal and fiscal compliance in relation to financial reporting and adherence to and compliance with internal SOX controls processes. Job Description The Senior Accountant is responsibile for external statutory reporting requirements of defined Avantor companies in Europe. Legal and fiscal compliance in relation to financial reporting and adherence to and compliance with internal SOX controls processes. What we're looking for: Education: Chartered Accountant with two to three years of proven experience in Big 4, audit firm or similar role in a multinational or a large company environment (or qualified by experience in a similar role). Experience: Proven experience of working through complex financial issues with little direction. Who you are: Local GAAP accounting knowledge (US GAAP an advantage) Prioritization of workload in a fast-paced working environment Ability to deliver commitments and carry through on projects Self-starter with high levels of professional integrity ERP system skills preferably SAP with some experience of system development/implementation Enthusiastic and energetic with a can-do attitude Excellent team player with the ability to build working relationships between and across business teams Ability to work to tight deadlines and in a challenging environment Stakeholder management Staff management experience Good understanding of financial reporting links to business challenges and opportunities Excellent communication skills both written and verbal The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job. How you will create an impact: Independently lead statutory audit & statutory accounts preparation in accordance with Local GAAP including extended trail balance, reconciliation to USGAAP accounts and notes to the financial statements. Preparation of Directors and Strategic report in line with annual legal requirements with collaboration from senior leadership. Filing statutory accounts with regulatory offices. Legal compliance for changes in directors, legal name, business address with the registrar or respective authorities. Dividend computations, variance review file and folder management. Manage internal and external reviews, conduct board meetings for adoption of financial statements and closing procedures for statutory audit.