Record to Report Accountant

Company & Business Area Description

Driven by our purpose of safeguarding life, property and the environment, DNV GL enables organizations to advance the safety and sustainability of their business. We provide classification and technical assurance along with software and independent expert advisory services to the maritime, oil & gas and energy industries. We also provide certification services to customers across a wide range of industries.

Originated in 1864, DNV GL operates globally in more than 100 countries with our 15,000 professionals dedicated to helping our customers make the world safer, smarter and greener.

The Global Shared Services (GSS) organization within DNV GL provides high quality, cost effective services within Human Resources, Finance, IT and Real Estate Management & Procurement. The delivery requirements are based on Global Service Level Agreements between the Business Areas, Group Centre and GSS.

GSS is about bringing a team of professionals together; providing global standard services and competence based advisory services. We are driven by our peoples’ competence and motivation to support the Business Areas and Group Centre. As a GSS employee you will act in a professional, international, multi-cultural and service oriented environment. You will have opportunities to enhance your personal competencies and expertise and build network with colleagues around the world.

In Poland, DNV GL has a strong presence with more than 300 employees working within Maritime, Business Assurance, Energy, Software and GSS, with GSS IT delivering services to DNV GL worldwide.

GSS is expanding in Poland by building a centre in Gdynia, delivering selected services within HR, Finance, Real Estate Management & Procurement.

We are looking for dedicated employees with strong skill sets, a professional service oriented attitude and team spirit. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of building our new centre and working within an international organization with a globally recognized brand.

Record to Report Accountant

Local Unit & Position Description

The Global Centre Finance will deliver high quality services to European countries related to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Record to Report processes. Services will be rendered in close collaboration with the GSS Finance Regional Centres, together developing the Global Shared Service Finance function for DNV GL.

We are seeking Record to Report Accountants for the Global Centre GSS Finance based in Gdynia, Poland.

The Record to Report accountants will initially report to the Head of Section for Record to Report. The Record to Report accountant is a member of a team of record to report accountants; ensuring general ledger accounting activities are performed on time, accurately and in compliance with corporate guidelines.

To succeed in this role you are a team player with ability to create an atmosphere of motivation and enthusiasm to be part of building up the Global Centre. You will play a key role in service implementation of the record to report processes.

Key Tasks

• Month end closing of legal entities and internal reporting, including year end reporting in compliance with company accounting policies and the application of IFRS
• Prepare requested month end analysis to support enquiries from the GSS regional centres
• Preparation of monthly journal entries based on necessary data
• Posting journal entries and accounting corrections/reclassifications to ensure accurate accounting records
• Work closely with other units to ensure accruals are accurate and complete
• Coordinate accounting matters with Regional Legal Entity accountants
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Review, reconcile and confirm all intercompany transactions within the DNV GL Group
• Assist with preparation of work papers as required by external auditor
• Deal with daily accounting matters
• Work to complete monthly/quarterly VAT filing
• Undertake ad-hoc reporting and analysis requested by management

Position Qualifications

• University degree (Finance, Accounting or other relevant degree)
• Minimum three years’ experience of record to report processing
• Demonstrated experience with general ledger account reconciliations including month end closing processes and general knowledge of accounting principles
• Knowledge of Oracle preferred
• Previous experience with a Shared Services Company/BPO preferred
• Experience in process transition will be an asset
• Very good MS Office skills (Excel)
• Good English skills required, written and verbal
• Additional European language skills will be advantageous

Characteristics of Successful Employees

• Excellent communication skills and cultural awareness
• Positive attitude and customer focus
• Ability to build good relationships with different stakeholders
• Attentive to detail and deadlines
• Sharp judgment
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work under pressure
• Passion and willingness to learn and understand new software/accounting systems

Opportunities Beyond Business

Our mission is to safeguard life, property and the environment. By joining us, you will work towards our meaningful vision: to make a global impact for a safe and sustainable future.

DNV GL offers an attractive working environment in an international organization that invests in developing our people. To ensure you are equipped both now and in the future to deliver on expectations within your area, you will receive training fit to your level and role. All newly hired employees can expect to receive induction training, facilitating their transition into the new position. We are situated in a modern and attractive office in a certified sustainable building. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package, and relocation allowance if applicable.

If you want to be part of actively shaping the future of a dynamic company with more than a 150 years heritage, we look forward to receiving your application.
Please visit our website at www.dnvgl.com

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