Job Description
- Closely work with Western Union International Bank (WUIB) TGBP expansion project team assisting in systems development and
implementation tasks
- Responsible for day-to-day settlement tasks after the implementation phase
- Fully responsible for data flow in TREMA and other settlements systems in to WUIB GL, tracking all arising issues and solving them on
timely basis
- Oversee month end close process related to WUIB US GAAP and local closes and ensure deadlines are met
- Manage MRC reconciliation process for settlement accounting and ensure accuracy and timing of the reconciliations
- Maintain and monitor key indicators on settlement accounts, in particular aged items reporting
- Manage aging items to ensure there is no financial impact on the WUIB financial statements
- To ensure accuracy and timing of the information provided in relation to the annual financial audit requests
- Assist WUIB and TGBP teams in problem solving and answering procedural questions.
- Ensure all operating procedures and policies are documented and up-to-date.
Requirements
- Accounting Degree is required
- 5 - 7 plus years related work experience in an accounting department preferably in a settlement accounting group
- Minimum 4 years of experience managing a team of 4 or more employees
- Experience in system development and implementation projects would be a benefit
- Knowledge of Austrian GAAP would be a benefit
- Excellent leadership capabilities and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent analytical, investigation and research skills
- Strong planning, time management and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and excellent systems aptitude. Knowledge of accounting systems Oracle, TREMA and Flex Cube would be
a benefit
- Ability to maintain flexibility and multi-task in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and strict deadlines
- Strong ability to successfully resolve complex problems and issues
- Strong ability to build cross-functional relationships between different accounting departments, IT and systems' implementation teams
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Company offers
Additional information
If You are interested, please send Your CV in English with subject “ACCOUNTING MANAGER” to AccountingLT@strategicstaff.com. Confidentiality guaranteed. Only selected candidates will be informed.
