Senior Accounting Specialist

<p>Are you interested in working with a leading education technology player, the global leader in the assessment and certification of professional skills industry with presence in more than 200 countries worldwide? If so, this is the chance to <strong>apply now!</strong> 📥</p><p>As a <strong>Senior Accounting Specialist</strong> you will apply accepted accounting principles and procedures, gather &amp; analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely reports / financial statements and ensure accounting control procedures are followed.</p><p> <br/> <strong>As a Senior Accounting Specialist</strong> <strong> your tasks will include the following:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Reconciliation of General Ledger, Vendor and Customer balances, on a daily, monthly basis.</li> <li>Data entry for all transactions for relevant legal entities.</li> <li>Prepares various ad hoc reports as requested by internal and external business partners and regulatory Authorities</li> <li>Provides reports and interprets financial information to management recommending corrective actions</li> <li>Monitor the smooth operation of accounting procedures and coordinate the communication within the team to ensure that all information is accessible</li> <li>Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities</li> <li>Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close processes</li> <li>Ensure all accounting and fiscal reporting deadlines are met</li> <li>Participate in financial audit, prepare all information needed and oversee the whole process</li> <li>Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures.</li> <li>Compile and analyze accounting information to prepare financial statements and to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures</li> </ul> <p></p><p><strong>What we look for:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance</li> <li>Master’s Degree in Accounting and/or ACCA Professional Certification will be preferred</li> <li>Minimum 5 years’ experience in a relevant role with GAAP and/or IFRS accounting standards requirements</li> <li>Excellent knowledge of generally accepted practices and principles, economic and audit principles</li> <li>Proven working experience in ERP Systems. Working Knowledge of Navision ERP will be considered as an asset</li> <li>Excellent command of the Greek and English language (C2 level)</li> <li>Excellent working knowledge in Excel (ECDL Core/Expert certification will be considered an asset).</li> <li>Ability to demonstrate attention to details, accuracy and a problem – solving approach</li> <li>Ability to gather, plan and organize information to make the right decision, meeting strict deadlines</li> </ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>What we offer:</strong><br/></p><ul> <li>Competitive remuneration package</li> <li>Work in an international, dynamic and fun atmosphere</li> <li>Two free vouchers for all certifications from PeopleCert's Portfolio per year for all employees</li> <li>Huge learning experience in using best practices and global environment</li> <li>Constant personal and professional development</li> <li>100% Virtual Hiring Process</li> </ul><p><br/><strong>If you want to become a member of our international, dynamic and agile team that creates world leading software products, then we should certainly like to hear from you!</strong></p><p><strong><br/>About PeopleCert</strong></p><p><strong>PeopleCert</strong> is a global leader in assessment and certification of professional skills, partnering with multi-national organizations and government bodies for the development &amp; delivery of standardized exams. Delivering exams across 200 countries and in 25 languages over its state-of-the-art assessment technology, PeopleCert enables professionals to boost their careers and realize their life ambitions.</p><p><strong>Quality, Innovation, Passion, Integrity</strong> are the core values which guide everything we do.</p><p>Our offices in UK, Greece, and Cyprus boast a culture of diversity, where everyone is different, yet everyone fits in. All of us at PeopleCert are committed to the reflection of the diversity and inclusion of our customers and the communities in which we do business.</p><p><br/><strong>Working on Home Office (HO) Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)</strong></p><p>Any person who is engaged by PeopleCert to work on the SELT service must undergo a Background Check (the results of which must be acceptable to PeopleCert and the HO) prior to commencing their SELT duties. All SELT personnel will be required to complete a declaration (provided by PeopleCert) where the existence of any criminal record and/or bankruptcy must be declared.</p><p>If working on the SELT service in the UK, background checks will include:</p><ul><li>A basic or enhanced Disclosure Barring Service