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Howmet Aerospace Senior Analyst, Financial Accounting, GL in Szekesfehervar, Hungary
Description
The responsibility includes application of the company’s accounting modules, to maintain financial records of the locations in the ERP system accurately by proper bookkeeping of the received data. Working across remote locations: develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with and leverage learning between regions. Establishing and maintaining professional working relationship with the Business Units Contacts. Seeking for process improvement opportunities, to share best practices and to implement standard processes. Ensuring compliance with accounting and processes related guidelines and adhering to all established procedures.
Howmet is looking for a Senior Accountant to support its General Ledger area:
Key activities:
Performs the general accounting functions and month end closing process for complex operating locations, serves as the primary point of contact for company’s operating locations. Works with Locations to meet with company KPIs, 6 PM period closing deadline.
Uses company accounting, control and reporting systems (Oracle, RST, ASP, etc.)
Applies user manuals, SOP-s, procedures issued and used by SSC in the daily work and during the month end closing
Process transactions initiated by Locations, performs associated controls and reconciliations on daily basis
Conducts pre / post-closing / reconciliation related conference calls with locations as required
Owns the monthly closing check-list process: monitors tasks throughout the month, reviews and updates the list timely. Escalates any error, issue, deficiency to the Supervisor/Manager.
Solves problems to root cause to prevent recurrence.
Provides reports, data analysis, explanations as per requests in timely manner
Performs any occasional and regular task in relation to the accounting
Settlements of the problems with locations, asks for help if problem solving is beyond him/her
Maintains regular contact with customers of the FSS
Performs transactions related to business acquisition and/or divestiture.
Ensures accounting is performed according to the department's defined standards and the work is completed by defined deadlines. Any issues with the work or schedule are escalated to the Supervisor/Manager in a prompt manner.
Maintains active and frequent communication with location accounting representatives and business unit personnel and regularly shares this information with team members and manager.
Works with BU / location contacts continuously in order to identify areas of improvement and value creation in all service areas.
Acts as an expert resource for location personnel in answering questions and providing direction on areas of accounting.
Education, experience and skills:
Basic:
Degree in finance or accounting obtained at a college or university OR a chartered accountant certification
3 years of experience gained in finance (preferably in GL Accounting).
Advanced English and Hungarian language command.
ERP system knowledge (preferably General Ledger)
Preferred:
Good problem solving and communication ability
Oracle skills, experience in subledgers, such as AR, AP, FAPA, etc
Accuracy and correctness.
Good analytical skill.
Knowledge of Chart of Accounts and Financial Management Handbook
Additional language knowledge
We will appreciate your services by providing:
A competitive remuneration package
Hybrid work schedule, promoting a collaborative work environment and flexibility
Friendly environment with a lot of company sponsored social activity
Open minded and welcoming environment, where your ideas are taken seriously
Challenging duties in truly International environment
Relocation sponsorship is not available for this position.
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $6.6 billion in revenue in 2023, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2023 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/howmet-aerospace) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/howmetaerospace) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/howmetaerospace/) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Howmetaerospace/) , and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/howmetaerospace) .