Senior Accountant (m/f/d)

The Senior Accountant ensures the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions. He/she reports to the Executive Director of Accounting. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, general ledger accountability, financial reporting, financial profitability analysis, and other special projects as assigned.

Client Details

The client is a strong and dynamic company - with a growing fleet of river ships and ocean vessels cruising over 100 itineraries around the world. In 2022, their guests will experience all the comfort and elegance of their award-winning fleet with two expedition ships built specifically to explore the world's most remote destinations.

Description

• Perform tasks related to general ledger accounting (journal entries, month-end accruals, account and bank reconciliations, account analysis, support schedules, etc.)
• Prepare ad hoc reports and supporting schedules periodically by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information in accordance with the monthly close schedule
• Assist with analyzing financial statements monthly and report on variances to prior periods and to budget/forecast
• Responsible for maintaining and verifying the accuracy of the general ledger
• Assist with financial audits, including preparing supporting documentation and walkthrough of accounting processes
• Maintain bank accounts by requesting disbursements and reviewing and reconciling bank balances per the bank statements to the general ledger
• Research accounting issues and propose appropriate accounting treatment
• Assist in documentation and monitoring of internal controls
• Assist with quarterly reports; analyzing and correcting discrepancies
• Assist in documentation and monitoring of internal controls
• Liaising with other Viking business stakeholders and preparing cost and profitability analyses on a requested basis
• Aiding with the User Acceptance Testing and future developments of the Viking ERP and reporting systems
• Mentoring more junior members of the team, and providing guidance and assistance where required
• Other projects as assigned

Profile

• Strong understanding of accounting theory
• 4+ years accounting/finance experience; CPA or ACCA is a must
• Previous experience working in an audit company
• Excellent English skills, both verbally and in writing
• Highly detail-oriented and organized in work
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from the manager to accomplish objectives
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with MS Dynamics would be an asset
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external parties to maximize performance, creativity, problem-solving, and results

Job Offer

• Employee restaurant (including complimentary soft drinks and juices)
• Regular company events, such as sports games, BBQ, and cooking classes
• Flexible working hours
• Gifts on your birthday
• Various discounts (e.g. for sports memberships and cultural events)
• A modern working environment with height-adjustable desks
• A dynamic and fast-growing environment where you can drive your future
• A free cruise for you and your +1 every two years