Accounts Payable Accountant (Contractor)

What will you work on?

Perform AP tasks for several Spin Master countries according to agreed timelines and in compliance with procedures.
Reports to Accounts Payable Manager.

How will you create impact?
You will:

• Be responsible for the accounts payable process for Spin Master legal entities assigned by AP manager
• Ensure correct posting of invoices according invoice requirements, performing reversals, clearings, dealing with multiple country tax codes
• Perform communication with vendors and other departments according needs
• Work with online credit card system, creation and maintenance of users and accounts
• Audit import tax charges and liaise with logistic team
• Set up payments via online bank system, liaise with group treasury, ensure all payments are correctly authorized and processed
• Provide assistance for the purchase order process, periodically monitor and review the process
• Prepare and analyze month end journals including accruals
• Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports
• Assist with the preparation of VAT and corporate tax reporting
• Assist with audit and other statutory reporting requirements
• Update vendor master data to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed
• Perform closing activities according deadlines
• Assist with projects as assigned
• Provide technical support and advice
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Coordinate accounting assistants as assigned
• Other ad hoc tasks


How will you fit into the team?
You will have:

• Very good knowledge of MS Office- Outlook, Word, Excel and familiarity with relevant computer software
• SAP knowledge - advantage
• Good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen
• Strong accounting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Initiative and attention to the details
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stay calm in stressful situations
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in a friendly diplomatic manner are a must
• English and specific market language required, any other European language is an advantage
• Ability to Multi-task
• Works well with a team or independently


What are your skills and experience?

• Related University or College qualification
• 1 year experience in Finance
• Work experience as an Accountant
• Experience with Consumer Goods/ Retail Industry would be an advantage