As the member of the Shared services Centre with responsibility for general accounting you will be critical to the accuracy of the ledger and to the management of relevant GL accounts (e.g. given country).

REPRESENTATIVE ACTIVITIESManaging team of GL accountants supporting them in problems resolutionMotivating the team to meet objectivesGeneral accountingPerform various general accounting processesReconcile asset and liability accountsFollow-up on inter-company accountsHandle various activities surrounding the monthly closingCoordination between sub-ledgers and General LedgerCoordination of accounting with several European entitiesReporting in accordance with US GAAPAdministrative tasks related to the positionCoordination of accounting among several European facilitiesParticipation in restructuring of European GL activities of the companyCoordination of external and internal auditsCooperation on set up and development of Oracle R12 and SAP systems

REQUIREMENTS:

Education in accounting, finance area (High School or University)3-6 years of professional experience within an accounting environmentWorking experience in finance / accountingExperience in similar role in a multinational company is a plusUS GAAP experience is advantage and understanding of SOXFluent English, second language is advantagePC skills (MS Office, accounting software, ORACLE system experience an advantage)Independent person with excellent organization skillsSelf-motivated, good communication skills and problem solver

SUCCESS FACTORS:

Focus on resultsBuild trust and respectPromote teamworkDevelop othersLearn continuously

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. 
 
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
 

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