General Ledger Accountant - Lead

Job Description

Who we are:

Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative, but work well within a team.

Job Purpose:

The General Ledger Lead Accountant is responsible for managing accounts receivable and accounts payable matters by resolving complex issues, identifying areas for improvement, and driving the implementation of these improvements. Additionally, this role provides day-to-day supervision of Accountants and Account Assistants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recording Transactions: Record financial transactions, including journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll entries into the general ledger.

• Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile ledger accounts, ensuring that debits and credits are balanced and that discrepancies are resolved promptly.

• Month-End Close: Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures, including preparing adjusting journal entries and financial statements.

• Financial Analysis: Analyze and review financial statements for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards. Manages the Fixed Assets register.

• Audit Support: Collaborate with internal and external auditors by providing requested documentation, explanations, and supporting schedules.

• Variance Analysis: Investigate and report on variances in financial data, identifying the root causes and proposing corrective actions as necessary.

• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, regulations, and company policies. Liaises with Tax and Treasury.

• Accounting Software: Utilize accounting software and other financial tools to maintain the general ledger efficiently.

• Documentation: Maintain organized and accurate documentation of financial transactions and reconciliations.

• Reporting: Prepare and distribute financial reports, such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Overall responsible for the scope of accounting C reporting activities of one or more entities.

• Process Improvement: Suggest and implement process improvements to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of financial reporting and general ledger maintenance. Initiates and drives improvement projects.

• Communication: Collaborate with other departments and teams to gather financial data and provide insights into the company's financial performance. Key point of contact for the Controller of the entities, AP and AR Accountants, Group Controlling, Tax Accountant, and external auditors.

• Works according to the Fugro process model and the ICS model.

Required Experience & Skills:

• Mandatory: CA Inter or CA Final with 10+ years of experience

• Minimum of 5 years of team leading experience, who can handle AR, AP teams

• Should have finalized the accounts and gotten audited for organisation.

• Good knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP (if applicable)

• Computer literate, Excel, ERP Software

• Excellent English language skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Competencies: accurate. independent, organized, pro-active. service-minded, team player

What we offer:

Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you’ll be able to do what you do best, better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.

Our view on diversity, equity and inclusion:

At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behavior and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro’s purpose ‘together create a safe and livable world’ – and to each other.

HSE Responsibilities:

Responsible for ensuring safety of self and others at site. Prevent damage of equipment and assets Responsible for following all safety signs/procedures/ safe working practices Responsible for using appropriate PPE’s Responsible for participating in mock drills. Entitled to refuse any to undertake any activity considered unsafe. Responsible for filling up of hazard observation card, wherever hazard has been noticed at site. Responsible for safe housekeeping of his work place. To stop any operation that is deemed unsafe To be able to operate fire extinguisher in case of fire To report an incident as soon as possible to immediate supervisor and HSE manager To complete HSE trainings as instructed to do so.

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated**.**