Sr Accountant

Role Purpose

Perform one or multiple countries finance & accounting activities.  Prepare and support monthly/quarterly/YE closing process for Gartner Subsidiary/ies: Prepare and support Statutory Financials and assist Audit process. Assist Finance Manager to develop and manage compliance and controls within country local and global corporate requirements.  

Major Responsibilities/ Accountabilities

• Prepare monthly / quarterly / year-end closing

• Perform accounting activities and ensure accuracy and compliance 

• Manage GL accounting, execute and/or record transactions and maintain necessary supporting documentation

• Prepare monthly account reconciliations to the general ledger 

• Prepare and control Intercompany Transactions

• Prepare and File VAT declarations and other statutory reports 

• Prepare Annual Financial Statements for review by auditors 

• Assist Tax Team by preparing Annual Tax information for review 

• Assist with preparation of the Statutory Financials audit process

• Assist with any other Audit as required 

• Assist with establishing internal controls and monitoring compliance with Global Policies

• Drive and support continuous improvement by supporting management initiatives and developing & documenting new processes

• Execute and/or support special projects

Impact of Role: Expected Results 

• Accurate financials available, compliance with local and US GAAP accounting, Tax and law requirements

Relationships: Internal/External

• Corporate Controllers Team members globally, Tax, Treasury, HR,  Facilities, Internal and external Auditors, Regional Business Leaders

Education

• University degree in Accounting – Finance

Professional Experience

• 4-5 years’ operating experience within a senior Accounting finance function of a global multinational company is required 

• Strong understanding of Local Accounting Standards (e.g. Spanish GAAP), good understanding of US GAAP, etc., and knowledge of Local VAT Tax Rules 

• Good hands-on reporting-systems knowledge. Oracle Financials and Hyperion experience would be considered as a plus

• Good working knowledge of intermediate to Advanced Excel