Dover Business Services [is an independent business unit that] empowers OpCo growth by providing best-in-class operations expertise and services to increase capacity, improve control and reduce costs. In the future, we will also provide analytics, strategic services and leverage advanced technologies. This enables OpCos to focus on customer business activity and growth strategies. DBS supports Dover’s Operating Companies through the processing of select financial and transactional processes and provides HR and IT support. DBS operates shared service centres in China, North America, the Philippines and Scotland.
The General Ledger Accountant is responsible for delivering timely and quality service to internal Dover customers, as measured by service level agreements and key performance indicators. Key activities include approving general ledger transactions and related activities, preparing accountants’ calculations and analysis, preparing reports, and supporting period close processes to ensure accurate, complete and timely reporting of financial results. The General Ledger Accountant will also be responsible for performing account reconciliations and performance reporting, participation in continuous improvement efforts, and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of Month End Closing activities for served operating companies of Dover Group.
Essential Responsibilities:
Oversees daily work execution including month-end and year end close
Prepares calculation for journal entries specific to the countries supported
Provides GL support / language support for Invoicing Coding or other type of journals
Performs balance sheet accounts reconciliation as required by group policy
Ensures GL compliance process
Provide supporting documentation in case of Internal or 3rd Party Audits
Prepares month end closing activities according to statutory and group requirement
Keeps communication between Local Finance Teams and Global Shared Service
Ownership for end-to-end finance reporting for the supported country
Participation to transitions and continues improvement initiatives for GL processes
Executes other tasks maybe assigned by management
Must Have for the Job:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance or related field
German language speaker Advanced and English Intermediate
2-5 year experience working experience in corporate accounting
Previous experience in general accounting, with exposure to: US GAAP and IFRS
Fixed Asset, Cash Management and Intercompany Accounting
Strong ownership, flexibility, adaptability and communication skills
“Nice to have” for the Job:
SAP previous working experience is considered a plus
Ability to critically analyze data and determine its validity
Exercises professional skepticism
Ability to work in a fast paced, high volume environment while remaining organized with strict attention to detail
Ability to meet deadlines and produce accurate results
Willing to work flexible hours when business conditions dictate
High level of customer focus and ability to maintain a positive attitude at all times
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Self-directed, positive and ethical role model able to work with minimal supervision
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times with customer and coworkers; fully observe Dover’s Code of Ethical Conduct, Employee Handbook “Personal Conduct of Employees” policies and ISO Quality System Standards
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Dover Business Services (DBS) is an independent business to business service provider within Dover Corporation, a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues of $7.5 billion. DBS is accountable for delivering selected transactional services in Accounting and Finance to the entire organization. With locations in Cebu, Philippines; Suzhou China; and Bucharest, Romania, DBS centers operate across the globe to maximize service to our operating companies (OpCos).
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