Assistant Controller - Finance Controlling

Assistant Controller
 
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 Assistant Controller in our Bratislava Business Centre in Bratislava.
 
Job Scope & Purpose:
 
This position is involved in all aspects of general accounting and is the key support role for the General Ledger and any sub-ledger/system functions. This position involves analytical review of corporate department expenses, preparation of corporate financial statements and reconciliation of General Ledger accounts. This position also provides support for the corporate budgeting process. Works closely with the Corporate Functions and accounting staff across Johnson Controls.
 
Key Responsibilities:
 
GENERAL ACCOUNTING
* Supports the preparation, review and validation of corporate financial statement and cost allocation processes on a monthly basis,
* Assists in the monthly close activities.
* Oversees inter-company billing process, including responding to divisional accounting staff inquiries and working with divisional accounting staff to resolve intercompany imbalances.
* Provides support for the monthly closing of the ledgers, including preparation of monthly closing journal entries, importing of transactions from source systems, and posting of ledgers.
* Prepares and assists the general ledger account reconciliation preparation and review process.
* Provides necessary reports and analyses to internal and external auditors during the financial audit.
* Communicate and interface with business personnel on accounting issues.
* Performs other related duties and ad-hoc tasks as assigned.

REPORTING & CONSOLIDATION
* Supports and prepares variance analyses comparing actual results to budget / forecast on a monthly basis
* Supports the development of management reports for local management

BUDGETING & FORECASTING
* Supports the preparation, development and review of financial budgets and forecasts

Position Requirements:
* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent education and experience.
* 3 years accounting experience minimum
* Thorough knowledge of accounting theory and its application in practice.
* Proven ability to prepare account analyses and reconcile accounts.
* Computer competency.
* Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and customer focused approach.
* Familiarity with problem solving and process improvement techniques.
* Ability to manage projects and see them through to implementation.
* Ability to work well independently and work well in a team setting.
* Hyperion knowledge (Enterprise/HFM) and SAP knowledge is an advantage
* Proficiency with Excel.

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 opened 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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