Senior Accountant - General Ledger, Corporate

Accountant – General Ledger
 
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 an Accountant in the General Ledger team in our Bratislava Business Centre in Bratislava.
 
Job Scope & Purpose:
 
Our Record to Report team are responsible for completing general accounting transactions across the JCI business portfolio, whilst at the same time, ensuring that we meet our internal and external reporting and control requirements. This role provides excellent opportunities to apply existing skills in a complex and interesting environment, whilst developing your professional profile through the use of varied ERPs, directly enhancing your career potential.
 
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare general ledger journal entries, ensuring proper coding, appropriate accruals are in place
* Maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
* Perform general ledger account reconciliations
* Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements
* Complete the close process in line with the group and local timetables
* Accounting in a General Ledger - accruals, reversals, error correction, etc.
* Maintaining procedures and transaction processing
* Ensuring compliance with corporate policies
* Assist with internal and external audits
* Assist with month-end  annual closings
* Assisting with special projects on various topics as needed
* Member of SharePoint operations team which conducts various activities including SP template preparation, data upload, administration of SharePoint tool

Position Requirements:
* University degree in Finance or Economy, Business Administration
* 1+ year of experience from similar positions (in SSC)
* General Accounting background - understanding the principles
* Good communication skills in English
* Strong analytical skills; detail oriented; excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Self- motivated with ability to work independently and also in a team environment
* Take initiative, use sound judgment, reasoning and experience to solve problems
* Able to work under pressure

Benefits:
 
Besides a very pleasant and international work environment Johnson Controls offers various opportunities for future growth, a competitive salary, 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!
 
We look forward to receive your application.
 
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