Greek R2R Senior Expert

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

About the Role:

• Being responsible for IFRS specific accounting areas in the region (e.g. inventory, intercompany, treasury, GL, legal, legacy, fixed assets and pension accounting). 
• Support and execute in an accurate and timely way the required ongoing, monthly, quarterly, and annual IFRS / accounting related activities for the entities in the region. 
• Providing guidance and support regarding GL balances, balance sheet reconciliations, preparing relevant journal entries and resolving issues. 
• Analyze balance sheet (BS), profit & loss (P&L) figures and variances. 
• Collaborate with different departments such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable,
• Tax, Treasury, Accounting Controllers, to integrate their financial data into the general ledger. and streamline the financial recording process for added efficiency. 
• Participate in the audit process and coordinate annual statutory reporting . 
• Contribute to projects that require IFRS expertise and have an impact on accounting (e.g. integration of legal entities). 

Job Requirements:

•  Bachelor's or Master’s degree in finance/accounting or similar field. 
•  At least 2 years of experience in General Ledger, preferably in an SSC/BPO. 
•  Advanced knowledge of Record to Report process and IFRS. 
•  Strong analytical and communication skills. 
•  Advanced Excel skills 
•  Knowledge of SAP and HFM is nice to have. 
•  Fluency in English, both verbal and written. 
•  Good knowledge of Greek would be an asset. 

We offer:

•  Full-time job in one of our R2R team. 
•  Attractive salary + language bonus. 
•  Attractive operational bonus. 
•  Extended medical package at Lux Med along with the dental package. 
•  Modern work tools and office space. 
•  Learning Cafeteria (incl. Percipio). 
•  Possibility of flexible work in a hybrid model. 
•  Dynamic work environment with a lot of room for growth and development. 
•  Possibility of acquiring professional certifications (e.g. Lean Six Sigma belts). 

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.