Finance, Accounting & Tax Analyst – Europe

Job Summary: 

The role will support month-end closing, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting, fixed asset management and financial reporting.

A key focus will be the financial accounting of European High Loader entities, including intercompany leasing, asset tracking, invoicing and related transactions.

The Analyst will also contribute to budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, internal controls, audits and process improvements.

Working closely with regional and local finance teams and the Shared Service Centre, the Analyst will help ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls and efficient financial processes across European entities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Perform regular accounting activities, including posting intercompany and third-party invoices (considering VAT, GL accounts and cost centres), processing invoice approvals and payments, invoicing and posting intercompany recharges, and recording fixed asset transactions.
• Prepare monthly High Loader rental invoices for intercompany entities across Europe and support the reconciliation of fixed asset registers.
• Perform monthly updates of High Loader tracking records (master file), including asset transfers in and out, CAPEX additions, and related import and export VAT considerations.
• Perform month-end closing tasks, including monthly accruals, bank reconciliations, release of prepayments, depreciation runs, intercompany reconciliations, FX revaluation, HFM submissions and validation clearing, payroll postings in SAP, and monthly IFRS 9 provision postings.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly VAT reconciliations for various European countries.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and support the clearing of outstanding balance sheet and general ledger items.
• Support system automation initiatives, including the creation of layouts for automated AR invoicing of asset sales, implementation of automated payments, and AP automation.
• Provide occasional accounting support to local finance teams across Europe, including AP/AR activities, reconciliations and related tasks.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of short-term forecasts and budgets for assigned entities.
• Prepare monthly management reports, including analysis of actual results against budget, investigation of variances and preparation of explanations.
• Support the documentation of financial and internal controls to ensure compliance with established procedures and improve operational efficiency.
• Cooperate with external auditors by providing information and supporting documentation for assigned audit areas.
• Provide guidance and training to finance and non-finance colleagues to support understanding and compliance with policies, procedures and controls.
• Proactively identify potential issues, analyse relevant information and support appropriate decision-making.
• Perform other ad hoc finance-related tasks as required.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance.
• ACCA or CIMA is advantage

Work Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience in Accounting/Finance or Business Analysis in an international environment
• Experience in SAP finance and control modules and HFM are desired
• Strong capability and knowledge of Excel
• Understanding of accounting standards and compliance requirements
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, critical thinking and attention to detail. 

• Drive for continuous improvement, positive reaction to feedback and quick to learn and adapt, willing to accept new tasks, support teammates when possible etc

• Self-motivated with ability to work independently without supervision
• Ethical beyond question – inspire trust

Language / Communication Skills:

• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Strong communication skills