Reporting and Accounting Specialist

Position Summary

Reporting & Accounting Specialist for Samsung Electronics Logistics

Role and Responsibilities

Who are we?

Right across the Pipera metro station, the Samsung Shared Services Centre Europe, established in 2016 in Bucharest (Romania) covers Financial, Customer Service and HR processes for Samsung subsidiaries across Europe.

What is the role about?

As a Reporting and Accounting Specialist, you will mainly cover General Ledger and Reporting activities, being in charge with:

• Performing monthly and annual financial and controlling closing activities for dedicated Samsung Subsidiary, in accordance with the deadlines and guidelines from Global Headquarter and local Subsidiary requirements
• Preparing a set of reports during the month, for the Top Management within the subsidiary, regarding: Working Costs Regulation, Weekly Sales report, Daily Inventory Report, Management Report (containing data on Sales/ Profit & Loss, Logistics, etc), Intrastat Report, VAT clearing
• Investigate and recommend enhancements to support efficiencies in reporting processes
• Leverage monthly data to identify and analyze trends, gaps / spikes / anomalies
• Monitor and share back to local team any identified fluctuations in business critical KPIs
• Prepare ad hoc analyses upon request
• Performing month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing (Prepaid Expense and Unearned Revenue amortization, FX Valuation, General Expense Provision, Cost Controlling activities with the purpose of allocating indirect expenses to each product, obtaining the P/L Report by product)
• Managing after closing reports specific to Samsung, in order to ensure the quality of the financial information and the compliance with the accounting rules and principles (Finance Self Control System)
• Performing various analyses and preparing account reconciliations
• Documenting and monitoring internal controls for activities in scope of the Shared Service Center
• Assisting in internal and external audits, when required
• Performing monthly Budgeting / Forecasting management accounting activities for the assigned Samsung Subsidiary
• Producing regular reports with the purpose of monitoring the external provider for the AP & AR operations, identifying process issues, proposing corrective actions and ensuring these are implemented and followed
• Ensuring accuracy of financial documents in accordance with international standard and internal policies;
• Maintaining the confidential aspect of the financial data;
• Keeping working procedures up to date, with annual revision in place for documenting latest updates.
• Participating to Continuous Improvement projects together with other members of the Finance team, with the purpose of implementing Best Practices across European Samsung subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with the internal regulations set by Global Headquarter, automating different processes, increasing efficiency etc.;
• Acting as an ambassador for promoting Samsung Shared Service to our European subsidiaries, ensuring services are delivered in line with the agreed levels of quality and productivity

Skills and Qualifications

Your profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance
• General knowledge of (IFRS) accounting standards and principles
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a similar  role
• Previous experience in working with ERP systems; knowledge of  SAP is a plus
• Good practical knowledge of MS Excel
• Good analytical and problem solving skills; detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently but also collaboratively in a team
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment, acting as an Ambassador for promoting Samsung SSC services to our European subsidiaries;
• Very good time management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines;
• Ability to adapt and to embrace changes, fast learner, agile, ready to go the extra mile
• Very good communication skills, able to interact efficiently with multiple actors and influence others.
• Strong emotional intelligence, able to manage stress and empathize with others in order to achieve goals.
• Good English written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interact effectively at different levels throughout the organization.

Why is Samsung SSC Europe the place to be?

Samsung is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. In our center you will be part of a dynamic team, in an international work environment. Being one of the best in the industry comes with hard work, but we also make it rewarding through:

• Compensation & Benefits: attractive salary & performance bonuses, meal tickets, lunch allowance
• Health & Wellbeing: gym subscription, private medical care, daily fresh fruits in the office
• Learning & Development: Unlimited access to Samsung’s learning platform, access to in-class trainings and various events / conferences, coaching programs
• Family & Living: discount to Samsung products, 25 days of vacation per year
• Quarterly team events

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