Within Bluewater the Group Financial Control Department is responsible for realizing timely financial planning and controlling activities and delivering timely and accurate financial information, in compliance with applicable (tax) law and regulations in order to contribute to the realization of the company’s goals and strategy.
This includes salary administration, accounting & budgeting, reporting & control.
The General Ledger Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate books and records in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Maintain books for specific entities and is responsible for a reliable and accurate general ledger administration. All activities will be performed in accordance with Bluewater's Corporate Management System.
Tasks and responsibilities may vary somewhat based on the specifically assigned parts of the financial administration to maintain, but include the following:
Administration
- Maintains the general ledger administration for all companies and joint ventures and is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of financial records
- Prepares monthly trial balances for all entities, including reconciliations of selected balance sheet accounts, and performs reviews of actual results versus budget.
- Manages month-end closing activities, including accruals, prepayments, journal entries, foreign currency revaluations, intercompany reconciliations, and the transfer of trial balance data for consolidation purposes.
- Prepares VAT returns and is responsible for various local financial reports and statistical submissions for domestic and foreign entities.
- Acts as key user for the finance and accounting system, supporting colleagues, identifying opportunities for system improvements, and liaising with external consultants.
- Provides ad hoc support and financial expertise to the Section Head Administration, members of the financial administration team, and finance colleagues in foreign locations when required.
- The General Ledger Accountant is also responsible for payroll journal processing, reviewing employee expenses (Out-of-Pocket and corporate credit card expenses), and verifying daily, location, and business trip allowances.
- The successful candidate will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including reviewing and updating work instructions, improving administrative processes, and enhancing the departmental folder and document structure.
General
- Keeps knowledge and procedures up-to-date on all relevant aspects and shares this within the section.
- Reports regularly to the Section Head Administration on section matters and to the Group Financial Controller on monthly closing, personal achievements and ad-hoc issues as requested.
- Correctly administrates work.
- Uses and maintains corporate standards. Develops and proposes improvements.
