Global Reporting Accountant, Fixed Assets
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Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
- 4 years of post-qualification experience in finance and working on cross-functional initiatives.
- Professional qualification CIMA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience in fixed asset or inventory accounting.
- Experience with data analytics, SQL proficiency and dealing with external auditors.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional and international teams, combined with an ability to lead and drive reporting initiatives in a changing environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively, complemented by problem-solving skills.
About the job
Google accountants are a savvy bunch who handle the core accounting responsibilities at Google. You know your accounting principles and the full accounting process end to end. You'll advise on financial reports required by governmental regulations, and review, analyze, and interpret financial and budgetary reports. Every day is a new challenge, and you're continually looking for ways to help our team become more efficient and effective. A team player at heart, you collaborate with our global team, advocate best practices and pitch in where needed. You move fast while keeping your attention to detail, and you tap into your problem-solving skills to support business objectives.
In this role, you will be a part of a global team responsible for a wide spectrum of reporting areas including centralized audit support, stakeholder and query management. You will work directly with both internal and external customers all requiring information from the Fixed Assets team.
The name Google came from "googol," a mathematical term for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. And nobody at Google loves big numbers like the Finance team when providing in depth analysis on all manner of strategic decisions across Google products. From developing forward-thinking analysis to generating management reports to scaling our automated financial processes, the Finance organization is an important partner and advisor to the business.
Responsibilities
- Interface with key statutory compliance business partners in both APAC and EMEA and ensure a high level of service is provided.
- Serves as one of the main point of contact with our external auditors; assists in the planning and coordination of external audits during interim and year end activities.
- Prepare required supporting documentation for external audits; assists in providing support for samples requested by external auditors as per agreed internal Service Level Agreement.
- Prepare and present financial information to different audiences, including finance leaders, business partners, auditors and regional accountants.
- Identify opportunities and implement programs to eliminate, automate activities.
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