FLI1170 - International Accountant Bilingual
FLI1170 - International Accountant Bilingual
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The International Accountant is primarily responsible for reviewing financial statements identifying and resolving issues to ensure consistent and accurate reporting improving processes to increase efficiencies and ensure effective and efficient business decisions. This position is also responsible for preparing various analyses performing work related to accounting and finance and for supporting the global transfer pricing team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS:
- Review foreign financial statements to ensure consistent and accurate reporting.
- On a monthly basis review internal foreign financial variance reports to identify problems and to ensure accurate reporting of financial results and compliance with company policy.
- Proactively identify problems to ensure accurate reporting of financial results and compliance with company policy. Support audit requirements annually and on an as needed basis.
- Update transfer pricing models monthly. Identify and question variances.
- Compile and analyze financial information to create deliverables used by management.
- Annually review FDEs (Foreign Distribution Entities) audited financial statements and reporting packets to ensure consistent packets are compliant with applicable accounting principles local regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures.
- Maintain constant communication with both foreign and local accountants as well as country managers to understand the FDEs monthly transactions and ensure the accurate and timely accounting/tax treatment.
- Review and analyze financial audits/reviews/compilations/reports and related documents for VP signatures.
- Receive log review followup on Audits Reviews and Compilations Supplemental memos Transfer Pricing documentation Income Tax Returns and other reports.
- Coordinate confirms with Accounting Services group and auditors.
- Review funding requests budgets and invoices from Service companies for proper payment as per contracts.
- Interface with Regional Vice Presidents Country Managers Financial Managers and employees (both nationally and abroad) at all levels professionally and courteously.
- Completes or assists in ad hoc financial analysis and performs other jobrelated duties as assigned.
- Work out of the Home Office/Remote with normal start time of 7 am to accommodate foreign time zones.
- Travel internationally as business needs demand.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB DUTIES:
- Fluent English and Spanish written and verbal communication skills including business and accounting terminology in both languages and ability to work communicate and influence employees at all levels and to perform accounting translations.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge and skills in GAAP IFRS accounting practices and concepts.
- Ability to understand the conceptual basis of accounting guidance as well as the mechanics of execution.
- Demonstrated experience performing and understanding foreign exchange transactions.
- Proficiency in MS Office Word advanced Excel skills (and familiarity with Vlook ups Pivot tables etc.) and ERP accounting software proficiency knowledge and skills.
- A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the cultural and environmental differences that exist from country to country.
- Demonstrated ability to perform review of others work and provide relevant and constructive feedback.
- Ability to effectively transfer thoughts and express ideas using speech listening skills and writing skills to influence others to gain their support.
- Ability to prepare for problems or opportunities in advance and to use sound judgement and common sense when identifying issues and solutions.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to be direct and diplomatic in dealing with others to achieve goals.
- Strong time management skills and the ability to meet goals and deadlines consistently.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Quickly adjusts to new different or changing requirements.
- Ability to meet goals and deadlines. Ability to multitask and work in a fastpaced environment.
- Work cooperatively with coworkers and supervisors.
- Able and willing to work overtime when needed as business needs demand and remain flexible to adapt to foreign time zones as needed.
- Begin normal work schedule at 7:00 am.
- Active passport; willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally up to 30%; travel duration will average one to two weeks or up to a month at a time (in special circumstances) as business needs demand.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting Finance Economics or a similar discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of work experience within Big 4 regional accounting firms large international and/or multientity companies
- Bilingual – English and Spanish language proficiency required.
- Previous work experience utilizing English/Spanish bilingual skills including writing translating preparing and presenting accounting and finance information.
- CPA preferred.
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM JOB DUTIES:
- Climb stairs and walk/move on a variety of surfaces (including tile wood and carpet).
- Stand/remain upright; walk/move within buildings and offices.
- Sit/remain seated up to 8 hours at a time.
- Use a computer with dual monitors keyboard laptop and mouse constantly during entire shift.
- Visual acuity including close vision distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
- Reach down forward and overhead.
- Turn and twist repetitively.
- Travel internationally as needed up to 30%.
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