Lead Accountant - Helpdesk with Spanish, French or Dutch

Helpdesk Lead Accountant with Spanish, French or Dutch
 
At Johnson Controls, we are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of people all over the world. How do we do this? By working together on holistic solutions for smarter buildings and cities today and tomorrow. By protecting people and the environment. By giving back in the communities we live in. By solving today’s challenges while constantly asking ‘what’s next?’ So, what’s next in your future?
  
Create your next opportunity with us as a Helpdesk Lead Accountant with Spanish, French or Dutch in our Bratislava Business Centre in Bratislava.
 
Job Scope & Purpose:
 
Our Helpdesk Accounting team manages overall support of Accounts Payable and handles the timely resolution of vendor’s queries, providing professional communication and first hand support to the business.
 
Key Responsibilities: 
* Manage the division's accounting and internal control systems, policies and procedures, and financial data to ensure compliance with the requirements of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for State and Local Governments (GAAP)
* Develop, lead, and supervise a team of professionals that is proactive in ensuring correct accounting and financial reporting methods are being used throughout the division
* Ensure smooth daily operations by proper allocation of transactional volume to the team
* Participate on transitions and process stabilizations and alignment
* Drive operational improvement
* Provide training to division staff related to accounting and financial reporting

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Position Requirements: 
* Fluent in English (C1) and Spanish, French or Dutch, strong verbal and written communication skills
* Experience in the Accounting department or in an accounting firm, at least 1-2 years of experience with leading people
* Proven leadership, organizational, supervisory skills
* Demonstrated skills and drive in developing Direct Reports
* Ability and skills to set priorities by zeroing in on the critical few and using a sense of what will help or hinder goal accomplishment
* Advanced with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel including pivot tables and data analysis features
* Experience of working in Shared Service Centre/Retained/Outsourced environment
* Experience with transitions or special projects is welcome 

Benefits:
 
Besides a very pleasant and international work environment Johnson Controls offers various opportunities for future growth, a competitive salary, 20 days annual leave + public holidays, 13th salary, fully covered meal vouchers, monthly free workplace massage, winter vitamin package, onsite FIT days and a flexible benefit allowance so you can choose to tailor the rest of the benefits to suit your individual needs.
 
You will be based in our brand new offices opening in July 2017 and onsite facilities will include a fitness center, canteen and nursery. If you are relocating to Bratislava to join JCI you will be eligible to receive a housing allowance to help you get your new life set up!
 
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