Accountant

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Accountant will be responsible for the statutory accounting and financial controls and processes, ensuring accuracy of the financial data for Government Services legal entities well as working with Regional Finance and GSS to ensure the accuracy of Government Services sub-locations included in other Regional legal entities.  

The Accountant will be responsible for providing audit support, preparing complex accruals, CAPEX management, and tax expense calculation.  In addition he/she will also be responsible for maintaining effective communication with the FP&A team and other key stakeholders to ensure a timely and accurate closing process. The Accountant is responsible for the financial systems, accounting processes and the accuracy of the data contained within to support General Accounting & Tax compliance.
 

    Ensure timely, accurate and complete recording of transactions, to include P&L review and Balance Sheet review and account reconciliations
    Support the month end and year end close process
    Support of year-end financial audit, tax audit, and transfer pricing review
    Work closely with FP&A team and provide timely reporting and details of actual for budget and forecast comparison and analysis
    Support process improvements efforts and documentation of workflows for overall Global Government Services
    Ad hoc analysis and special projects.
    Ensure compliance to General Affairs Policy and Procedures (GAPP). 
    Ensure compliance of accounting/reporting treatment in line with Group requirements, including treatment for new products.
    Ensure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), local accounting and tax standards.
    Ensure compliance in accounting / reporting treatments in line with Group requirements
    Support the maintenance of Government compliant accounting system processes
    Assist in Identification, development and implementation of system / process efficiencies to optimize processes and ensure proper internal controls and CAS compliance. 

Required Competencies (Critical behaviors necessary to successfully perform the job)
    Build partnerships with internal stakeholders and peers in accounting and finance 
    Highly analytical, with proven ability to manage and analyze large amounts of data
    Strong written and verbal communication skills
    Ability to work independently and find creative solutions to challenges
    Comfortable with tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment 
    Flexibility to adapt to changing demands and business demands

Required Work Experience (Brief description of the job-related experience needed to perform the job)
    2 years of relevant experience 
    Experience in accounting systems, policies and procedures, and accounting and audit in a multinational organization.
    Prior exposure in audit and accounting from one of the big 4 preferred.
    Multinational Company experience in a fast paced service environment 

Required Qualifications (Brief description of the educational background needed to perform the job)
    Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
    Strong Microsoft Excel background including pivot tables and complex formulas

Required Languages (Brief description of the language skills needed to perform the job)
    Fluent in written and spoken English 

Travel / Rotation Requirements (Brief description of any travel or rotation requirements)
    Minimal travel
 

International SOS Government Services, Inc. requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID- 19, where allowed by law.

This job description outlines the types of responsibilities the incumbent is required to perform. The incumbent may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description. This job description is subject to regular review.

International SOS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.