Accounting Internal Control Coordinator
Nissan Motor Corporation, Hungary
Job Description
Main Tasks & Responsibilities:
Assist the Nissan in Europe (NE) Internal Control Manager in preparing the 2nd level accounting controls plan and test samples.
Execute 2nd level accounting controls (testing of design and operating effectiveness) by conducting interviews, walkthroughs and testing and interacting with accounting teams performing 1st level controls
Identify issues and propose recommendations to enhance NE financial policies, procedures, processes and controls
Coordinate, review and follow-up on recommendations, process and control issues
Accompany business partners in the implementation of action plans and in the improvement and standardization of existing processes and accounting controls
Participate and contribute in projects to enhance accounting processes and accounting controls
Compile and analyze data and develop reports allowing to identify Key Accounting Risk Indicators to test and/or monitor
Provide awareness and best practices to the accounting teams
Undertake ad hoc projects and tasks as required
Job Specification
Background, Experience & Behavioral Attributes:
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting
4-6 years of experience in internal control or auditing, ideally in a Big 4 firm (knowledge of the Automotive Industry is a plus)
Demonstrate strong knowledge in internal control frameworks and accounting standards (IFRS)
Solid analytical skills and importance given to detail
Ability to multi-task and work across multiple levels of customer, while being process-oriented
Resolving a wide range of issues in an imaginative and practical way
Pro-active, autonomous as well as a good team-player (cross-functional and cross-cultural mindset)
Strong persuasion skills and good oral and written communication skills
Fluent oral and written English skills
Proficient in MS Office applications
Data analytics and creation of SQL scripts is a plus