Lead Accountant - RTR Intercompany with 25% 2nd shift

Lead Accountant – Intercompany
 
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 Lead Accountant for the Intercompany accounting 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 using varied ERPs, directly enhancing your career potential.
 
Key Responsibilities:
* Support Accountants in solving daily issues
* Complete assigned accounting activities to support the monthly, quarterly and annual close processes
* Assist, 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
* support Intercompany Manager in solving escalation issues

Position Requirements:
* Degree in accounting and / or finance.  Local accounting certifications or partial professional accountancy qualification such as FIA/ CIMA/ ACCA is a plus.
* Strong Accounting background and accuracy
* Leading experience is required (bigger team)
* MS-Office
* Hyperion experience is a plus

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 centre, 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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