[Hiring] Accounting Team Leader @Foundever®

Role Description

The Accounting Team Leader is a key member of Foundever's Finance organization, based in the Shared Service Center (SSC) in Sofia, Bulgaria, and reports to the Accounting Manager, SSC. The role leads a team of accountants in delivering timely and accurate month-, quarter- and year-end closes under IFRS, US GAAP and local GAAP. It includes:

• Reviewing and posting General Ledger, AP and AR journals
• Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting statutory reporting
• Working closely with the Business Unit, Country Controllers, the Global Finance Team and external auditors
• Providing feedback and formal assessment to direct reports
• Driving process improvements across the team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
• Actively studying towards or have obtained CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualification
• 2-3 years directly related work experience
• Previous experience with shared service centers is an advantage
• Knowledge of local GAAP, IFRS and US GAAP
• Knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting and internal control procedures
• Excellent conversational and written knowledge in English
• Excellent conversational and written knowledge in French
• Excellent knowledge of MS office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Previous experience with ERP where SAP experience is an advantage
• Analytical skills with attention to details and accuracy
• Self-motivated, proactive and disciplined
• Ability to multitask to meet deadlines; delivery focused
• Willingness to drive and own processes
• Ability to assess, recommend and implement process improvements
• Customer focused
• Good presentation and communication skills
• Business travel is required during the deployment stage of the project and possibly during annual audits

Requirements

• Review and post all AP, AR and General Ledger journals and ensure their accuracy, correct authorization and maintenance of relevant supporting evidence
• Prepare accurate US GAAP, IFRS and Management Accounts in adherence to the Month-, Quarter- and Year- End Global Close Schedule
• Support the preparation of accurate Statutory Accounts in adherence to the statutory deadlines
• Close liaise with the Business Unit to ensure a good understanding of business developments
• Reviews accruals, reconciliations and analysis of the company accounts on a monthly basis and ensures their timely preparation
• Apply Foundever standards and comply with Foundever Accounting and Reporting Guidelines and local GAAP and IFRS

Company Description

Foundever® is a global leader in the customer experience (CX) industry. With 150,000 associates across the globe, we’re the team behind the best experiences for +800 of the world’s leading and digital-first brands. Our innovative CX solutions, technology and expertise are designed to support operational needs for our clients and deliver a seamless experience to customers in the moments that matter.