Finance Manager with English and French/German

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 to the communities we live in. By solving today’s challenges while constantly asking ‘what’s next?’ So, what’s next in your future?

Job description:
Complete General Accounting activity for a specific country and partners with the business to ensure that the business needs are being met whilst at the same time ensuring that JCI meets all its internal and external reporting and control requirements
Complete the preparation and posting of accruals as required as a p[art of the monthly financial reporting process
Complete the balance sheet reconciliation activities per service level agreement
Review income statement and balance sheet discrepancies and escalate to management as necessary
Perform sales and gross margin reconciliation and accompanying analysis
Complete assigned accounting activities to support the monthly, quarterly and annual close processes
Assis, as needed, with internal and external audits
Support the timely reporting of key financial information
Monitor the performance and quality of the activities performed based on agreed Key Performance Indicators (“KPIs”) and Service Level Agreements (“SLAs”)
Ensure compliance with US GAAP and local GAAP accounting rules, where applicable
Ensure compliance with JCI accounting policies, procedures and processes
Operate within a robust SOX and internal control environment

Degree in accounting and / or finance. Local accounting certifications or partial professional accountancy qualification such as FIA/ CIMA/ ACCA is a plus.
Min 2 years of experience in complex accounting, preferably in the industrial products sector
Strong Accounting background and accuracy
MS-Office
Hyperion experience is a plus

Our benefits:
Besides a very pleasant and international work environment Johnson Controls offers:
· various opportunities for future growth
· a competitive salary
· 13th salary
· housing allowance
· language courses
· fully covered meal vouchers
· monthly free workplace massage
· winter vitamin package
· onsite fitness center and other sport activities
· discounts with our partners (banks, language schools, restaurants, theaters)
· a flexible benefit allowance so you can choose to tailor the rest of the benefits to suit your individual needs (enhanced medical program, additional meal or gift vouchers, various allowances)

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!