LET’S TALK ABOUT THE JOB!
You report to the Accounting Manager and will assist the Accounting team by performing accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounting transactions. These activities include mainly cash and payables related activities, but also some more general duties such as preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules, monthly closings, year-end audit preparation.
You will have contact with most Support Centre teams (HR, IS, Real Estate, Operations, Tax, Legal, etc.) as well as with their suppliers.
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES!
About your Accounting and Finance responsibilities:
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You support vendor file maintenance.
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You receive, verify, and register your accounts timely and errorless
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You set invoices for payment.
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You assist in the investigation and resolve any discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices
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You assist with the maintenance of bank records
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You assist in the preparation and execution of payment runs, ensuring timely payments to suppliers
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You assist in the investigation and resolve enquiries from the stakeholders of your accounts (procurement staff, budget owner, Finance colleagues; etc.)
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You liaise with external service providers to ensure the smooth execution of your daily duties (e.g. banks, suppliers, domiciliation agents)
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You control the compliance of our internal approval procedures in all its aspects. You will take proper action if not respected.
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You assist in the preparation of the reconciliation files (e.g. bank reconciliations, trade payables accounts)
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You assist with the preparation of the internal and external audit process.
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You organize and follow up the archives of the accounting department.
About your process and systems responsibilities:
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You support the implementation of 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.
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You support the implementation of the roll out of various control systems in your market(s).
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You support the Accounting Manager with special projects and workflow process improvements.
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You contribute to European projects: systems, integration of new entities, IFRS migration, maintenance of policies and procedures.
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You ensure the application of and compliance with control processes.
About your people responsibilities:
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You collaborate with the other finance department colleagues to support overall department goals and objectives.
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You provide training to new and existing staff as needed.
