Financial Accountant (R2R) with Spanish language

This position will provide the financial oversight and local knowledge to support the local business in the country, and that of the finance function across Europe. This includes ensuring the basics are in place and operational for maintaining accurate and adequate books and records in accordance with local and US generally accepted accounting principles, actual reporting as necessary for the business, adhere an effective system of internal controls and ensure compliance with Stryker policies and procedures and any applicable laws and regulations.

Who we need

• Detail-oriented process improvers. Critical thinkers who naturally see opportunities to develop and optimize work processes – finding ways to simplify, standardize and automate.

• Strategic thinkers. People who enjoy analyzing data or trends for the purposes of planning, forecasting, advising, budgeting, reporting, or sales opportunities.

• Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.

What you will do

• Executing controls (SOX)

• Performs accounting activities including the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of general ledger accounts and financial statements such as balance sheets and profit-and-loss statements.

• Prepares, records, analyzes and reports accounting transactions and ensures accuracy and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles

• Responsible for the Accounting and Reporting process (ERP, Hyperion)

• First point of contact for stakeholders

• Support on audit queries (external, internal)

• Identify and implement process improvements

• Take ownership of the entities on your scope.

• Coaching team members

• Conducts or assists in the documentation of accounting projects and helps drive them to completion.

• Prepares and submits tax declarations and other compliance filings

What you need

Required:

• Minimum Bachelor/HBO in Accounting or equivalent certification

• 2-3 years of experience in an accounting position

• Fluent spoken and written in English and Spanish.

• Strong Excel skills

• Experience in ERP systems.

• Energetic, flexible, collaborative and proactive

• Accustomed to work on dynamic, fast paced environment

• Team Player

• Communication, be able to effectively interact with all levels within the company

Preferred:

• Familiar with Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) and/or other internal control concepts, knowledge of US GAAP

• Shared Service experience