Chief Accountant

Job description

3189458
Additional Cities

Moscow
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Transportation
Business Segment

Transportation Headquarters
Function

Finance
Country/Territory

Russian Federation
Postal Code

123112
Role Summary/Purpose

Chief Accountant will be responsible for maintaining Transportation Russia legal entity in compliance with local statutory regulations and managing financial processes and performance of the entity.
Essential Responsibilities

·  Maintain Transportation Russia legal entity in full compliance with Russian statutory regulations and US GAAP standards.
·  Supervise quality of accounting services that will be provided to the entity via shared finance services
·  Ensure accurate and timely operation of all accounting and financial processes: ledgers, accounts, payable, accounts receivable, T&L, payroll, inventory, fixed assets, taxes and cash management.
·  Drive and maintain all financial processes including through reconciliation of all accountants in accordance with Transportation's standards.
·  Implement and run effective monthly, quarterly, annual closing processes in accordance with local and Transportation's rules and standards.
·  Review and develop internal controls across all processes.
·  Liaise with external vendors that will be providing services to the entity such as payroll calculation, tax support, etc.
·  Liaise with internal and external auditors as needed.
·  Work with business leaders and HQ teams to understand business needs in Russian Federation and build, maintain and drive financial and accounting, legal entity management, tax reporting, payroll and other processes in accordance with these needs.
Qualifications/Requirements

·  Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Accounting/Finance/Economics.
·  At least 5 yrs of experience in Accounting/Finance roles in multinational companies.
·  At least 3 yrs of experience in Chief Accountant/Deputy Chief Accountant roles. 
·  Strong experience in Russian Statutory accounting and US GAAP standards. 
·  Fluent in English and Russian languages (writing, reading, listening, speaking).
·  Experience working with finance ERP systems (1C, Oracle).
·  Must have legal authorization to work in Russian Federation. 
Desired Characteristics

·  Strong oral and written communication skills. 
·  Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. 
·  Ability to influence others and lead small teams. 
·  Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously. 
·  Effective problem identification and solution skills. 
·  Proven analytical and organizational ability.
About Us

GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com
AtGE Transportation , we move the world. We are a global digital industrial leader and supplier to the rail, mining, marine, stationary power and drilling industries. Our solutions help customers deliver goods and services with greater speed and greater savings using our advanced manufacturing techniques, industry expertise and connected machines. Established more than a century ago, GE Transportation is a division of GE that began as a pioneer in passenger and freight locomotives. That innovative spirit still drives GE Transportation today. It's the engine of change that puts us at the forefront of transportation technology, software, and analytics. And it's why we continue to find-and realize-the potential that keeps our connected world moving forward. The GE Transportation Global Headquarters is located in Chicago, Illinois. There are over 65 service sites worldwide.
Primary Country

Russian Federation
Primary State/Province

Moscow
Primary City

Moscow