F&a Gss

This role will be responsible to lead, improve and execute: the financial statement month end closing cycle in SAP (such as journal entries, accruals, accounts reconciliation, etc); perform required analysis and reporting of the financial statements (income statement and balance sheet); ensure intercompany balances are reconciled; ensure strong compliance of the financial statements with US GAAP and corporate policy and Local GAAP (Spanish); perform pre-audits. The purpose of the Accountant is to employ his/her skills to execute and improve the process in his responsibility while ensuring strong compliance with US GAPP. It requires a high level of technical knowledge in accounting and SAP; will also require strong operational discipline, communication and collaboration skills.
- Led and execute the end-to-end month end closing cycle for the income statement and balance sheet:

- Work with multifunctional team to ensure accuracy of the financial statements;
- Analyze and balance all accounts in preparation of the closing;
- Ensure all automatic postings are correct, providing research and analysis to solve and fix accounting discrepancies prior the closing;
- Prepare and park journal entries;
- Balance the Inter-companies;
- Perform accounts reconciliation;
- Monitor and perform Banking routines and reconciliation,
- Balance sheet review & analysis
- Ensure strong compliance of all financial statements with USGAAP, Local GAAP (Spanish) and company policy
- Support Segment Accounting teams
- Reporting
- Download and analyze Income Statements, Balance Sheets and Cash flow from SAP;
- Generate management reporting,
- Assist auditors in internal and external audits by providing the proper support documentation in a timely manner.
- Assist with the preparation and/or review and testing of projects related to optimization and automatizations.
- Identify and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and provide solutions for enhancement;
- Segment Trainings (Accounting, internal control and compliance);
- Perform GSS Sector pre-audits;
- Lead and execute the inventory count.

**Knowledge and experience**:

- Minimum 4 years of accounting relevant experience;
- End to end experience with month end closing cycle activities;
- Audit and/or internal controls experience will be a plus;
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, mostly advanced knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables, functions and formulas;
- Strong knowledge of SAP in: Records to reports and General ledger or other ERP systems;
- Strong knowledge and understanding of US GAAP accounting for all mayor financial statements;
- Blackline automation experience is a plus;Spanish / English Advanced.

**Skills**:

- Great communication skills with focus on collaboration and building partnership;
- Keeping confidentiality at the highest level;
- Strong analytical skills and problem solving abilities;
- Detail and time-oriented individual who takes ownership of projects;
- Flexibility to adapt and work effectively prioritizing competing demands in a fast-paced environment;Excellent written and oral communication skills.

**Benefits**:

- Hybrid position: Work from home + Sant Cugat Office
- Tiquet Restaurant
- Home Allowance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance and Pension Plan
- Wellness plan
- Work from Home equipment
- Birthday breakfast
- Flexible culture in an international team.

Duracell is the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of high-performance alkaline batteries, complemented by a portfolio of high quality, market leading specialty, rechargeable and professional batteries. Duracell’s products power numerous critical professional devices across the globe such as heart rate monitors, defibrillators, telemetry devices, smoke detectors, fire alarms, automated valves and security systems. As the leader in the professional power category, Duracell has a rich history of innovation, continuously introducing batteries that are smaller, thinner, with more energy and longer lasting than competitive brands. Since March 2016, Duracell has found its permanent home within Berkshire Hathaway (ranked #4 World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine and #3 in the Fortune 500), and will continue to focus on sustainable growth, industry-leading innovation while creating long-term value for our customers and consumers. At Duracell, integrity, end-to-end accountability across all levels, fast decision-making and a “can do” attitude is highly valued.