Financial Accountant

With a strong history of success and investment in people, our client has become one of the leading players in the global construction industry.  With plants in many different countries across several continents, and being listed on two European Stock Exchanges, this company is truly a dynamic, forward-thinking organization. The Group’s Holding company in Cyprus now seeks to hire a Financial Accountant for their office in Nicosia.

Why Apply?  By joining our client, you become part of a company that cares for and develops its employees as well as continuously improving their good relationship with all internal and external stakeholders, always aiming for mutual respect and understanding.  They believe in the power of collaboration. So if you’re interested in a company that is engaged in an on-going dialogue with local communities, universities, large and small businesses, and NGOs, then this is the place for you.

The Financial Accountant is responsible for working collaboratively with the Financial Controller and all other administrative staff of the Group’s Holding companies in Cyprus. The Financial Accountant needs to be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and multi-task, to ensure work is completed timely. The position will perform the accounting of all transactions, processing of payments, preparation of Financial Statements, and will provide support for additional operational needs.

Your Responsibilities:

• Capture and maintain master data information (creditors, debtors, assets) on the accounting system
• Verify and approve master data information on the accounting system
• Perform General Ledger reconciliations (including bank, suspense accounts, transitional accounts)
• Manage General Ledger reconciliations: Review reconciliations and identify and take appropriate actions for long outstanding and unusual items
• Perform month-end and year-end accounts closure processes
• File, store, retrieve and safeguard source and face value documents
• Manage the issuing, recording, reconciliation, replenishment, safeguarding, and accounting of petty cash
• Verify supporting documents for validity, accuracy and completeness, and the payments and/or receipts in the accounting system
• Prepare the monthly, quarterly and annual Financial Statements under IFRS and file supporting documentation
• Provide accounting and financial information and responses to risk, audit and other assurance providers
• Cooperate with tax consultants for the timely preparation and submission of statutory tax returns including income and VAT tax return
• Utilize SAP ERP to capture accounting transactions, control the general ledger, perform financial administration and prepare financial reports

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance with an emphasis in Accounting
• Professional qualifications (i.e. ACCA) will be considered as a plus
• Excellent knowledge of IFRS
• 3-5 years of working experience in Accounting/Financial Reporting in SAP ERP environment will be considered as a plus
• Proficient in MS Office tools including Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, and Sharepoint
• Fluency in Greek and English
• Critical thinking and creative, problem-solving skills
• Strong team-working skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communications skills