Accountant

Qualifications

We are looking for people who:

•Hold a degree in Finance or Finance related major

•Have at least experience in general ledger accounting or fixed assets accounting (at least 2-3 years)

•Possess strong Excel skills

•Speak, write and read English language fluently

•Demonstrate strong analytical skills and ability to draw clear and relevant conclusions

•Are eager to drive innovation

•Are strongly motivated to learn and demonstrate a proactive approach

•Are cooperative and communicative when interacting with team members and responding to inquiries from others in the business

•Are cooperative and communicative

•Enjoy working in international and a fast-paced changing environment,•Are independent and well organized in operations

•Are able to create clear and concise documentation

•Have experience with Oracle or other ERP applications (a strong plus)

•Have an established IFRS/US GAAP knowledge (a strong plus).

Responsibilities: 

•Conduct and be responsible for month-end and year-end closing process within Property Accounting area

•Maintain Fixed Assets registers

•Be responsible for accurate and timely data entry within Fixed Assets area

•Ensure balance sheet accounts accuracy and completeness (including preparation/review of balance sheet reconciliations)

•Preparing assigned month-end accrual estimations (e.g. PO accrual, CAPEX)

•Regularly collaborate with representatives of other Akamai departments and functions as part of data collection and validation activities to support the month-end closing process within the area of responsibility

•Help monitor compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company policies

•Drive process improvement within one’s scope of operations and on International scale

•Supporting Accounting Manager/Senior Accountants with various process improvement projects, including but not limited to, the implementation of policies, procedures, and controls.