General Accountant

Are you an experienced and talented General Accountant, keen to work for a leading multinational company?

Great news for you : Bayer is looking for a General Accountant

If you are a tech-savvy team player with a positive attitude, capable of supporting multiple projects while having strong

communication skills,apply now and become a part of Bayer`s Accounting Team

key responsibilities

• Ensure Accuracy in Accounts Receivable Operations: Guarantee the accurate recording of Accounts Receivables entries to comply with tax and accounting regulations. Address issues and provide support on Accounts Payable tools and procedures upon reques
• Facilitate the Travel & Expense Process: Ensure the smooth operation of the T&E process in line with local policy and Corporate Travel Directive. Perform intermediate account reconciliation, review and update policy and audit rules and communicate ef
• Manage Audit and Control Activities: Provide excellent support for both external and internal audits. Regularly perform ICS controls in the designated area of responsibility and offer specialized ad hoc support and project assistance.
• Perform Manual GL Postings: Execute manual GL postings through WPA and HB1-related evaluations & postings as outlined in the activity split, ensuring accuracy and adherence to procedures.
• Collaborate on Closing Process Management: Work closely with the SSO Organization to ensure a high-quality closing process, reviewing results and addressing impending losses by performing manual postings when necessary.
• Manage Accounts Payable Operations: Take charge of end-to-end invoice processing, including receiving, scanning, and archiving locally received invoices. Provide local ad hoc support for unapproved invoices and prepare country-specific reports as req
• Oversee the Maintenance of General Ledger: Ensure the creation, modification, monitoring, and cleanup of GL master data and country-specific accounts, following defined work procedures.
• Offer ad hoc support and project assistance specific to own area of expertise, ensuring effective collaboration with SSO for stabilization and processing posting requests from non-accounting functions.
  

  experience

  • At least 5 years of previous working experience in accounting or finance department.
    

    skills

    • pro-active character to interact in a professional and productive way to build and maintain business relations
    • Integrity
    • Strong communication skills
    • Analytical thinking
      

      qualifications

      • Extensive knowledge of internal and external Accounting.
      • Fluency in Greek and English (both written and verbal)
      • Integrity to ensure full compliance with external and internal laws and regulations.
      • Bachelorâs degree from a reputable university in a relevant field (Finance, Accounting, Business Administration etc.).
      • MBA or Masterâs degree will be considered an asset.
      • Aâ class accounting license provided by the economic chamber of Greece is required.
      • Detailed knowledge of International Accounting standards, IFRS, Group Finance and Administrative Guidelines.
      • Advanced ERP Accounting Software / BI knowledge â SAP required.
      • At least 5 years of previous working experience in accounting or finance department.
      • Strong knowledge of local tax laws and regulations as well as strong understanding of international tax rules and transfer pricing practices and policies.
      • Strong communication skills (conflict management, moderation, customer focus), open and pro-active character to interact in a professional and productive way to build and maintain business relations with interface functions.
      • Project and change management skills.
      • Analytical thinking and passion to deliver great results.
      • Courage to constructively challenge issues and decision makers.
      • Advanced digital/IT skills (as an end user) â Ability to quickly adopt new technologies and processes.