LET’S TALK ABOUT THE JOB!
You report to the Senior Accounting Manager and will assist the Senior Accounting Manager by performing accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounting transactions. These accounting activities include mainly allocation of accounts, preparation of recharging/inter-company activities, cash related activities and support in the implementation of new systems, always in line with Shurgard’s policies and values. Furthermore, you will analyze account fluctuations, support budget and forecast activities, support the integration of newly opened/acquired stores in cash/trade receivables processes.
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES!
Accounting and Finance
- You assist in ensuring the group’s Purchase-to-Pay process.
- You maintain bank records
- You set invoices for payment.
- You generate reports and the maintain dashboards detailing the status of accounts payable and on purchase order status and any outstanding issues
- You act as the contact person for all stakeholders of your accounts (suppliers, procurement staff, budget owner, Finance colleagues; etc.) in case of issues or questions.
- You ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses.
- You ensure expense tracking, invoice processing and delivery of management reporting of the group’s major expenses lines (e.g. marketing, legal and IS).
- You ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
- You ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
- You prepare financial management reports.
- You resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
- You ensure accurate inter-company accounts and recharges.
- You prepare tax returns (VAT, Real Estate Tax, etc.).
- You ensure the reconciliation of payroll data in close collaboration with the Payroll Manager.
- You assist with the preparation of the internal and external audit process.
- You ensure strict compliance with IFRS and local GAAPs.
- You ensure the preparations of budgets.
- You participate in ESG reporting preparation.
- You support the execution of mergers, acquisitions, and the integration as necessary.
- You offer administrative assistance in various ad-hoc projects.
Process and systems
- You implement procedures and systems necessary to maintain proper records and to afford adequate accounting controls and procedures for all business cycles in accordance with Shurgard’s standards.
- You implement the roll out of various control systems in your market(s).
- You contribute to European projects: systems, integration of new entities, IFRS migration, maintenance of policies and procedures.
- You support the Accounting Manager with special projects and workflow process improvements.
- You ensure the application of and compliance with control processes.
People
- You collaborate with the other finance department colleagues to support overall department goals and objectives.
- You provide training to new and existing staff as needed.
