Senior Accounting Analyst

Sr. Accounting Analyst - Embraer Netherlands

For our EMEA Headquarters in Amsterdam we are currently seeking to recruit Sr. Accounting Analyst. The purpose of this position is to perform analysis and evaluation of ECTS business operations with a focus on systems and processes, as they pertain to accounting entries and financial results.

The role is based in Amsterdam.

MAIN TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyzes system reports, transactions, documents, emails, statements, etc. to ensure accuracy of accounting information relating to inventory, sales, rentals, special programs activities, maintenance and repair, training, and other business operations.
• Prepares, enters, analyzes, downloads, summarizes and manages system entries, text, updates, clearing functions and correcting entries for assigned areas.
• Engages in discussions at operational and management levels.
• Provides written and verbal instructions, and follow-up until resolved for configuration and transaction issues that generate accounting entries.
• Creates and reviews reports of business operations, including sales and purchasing transactions.
• Identifies significant trends and areas for management attention.
• Analyzes indicators of business activity
• Creates and maintains documentation of policies, procedures and work instructions.
• Manages schedules, documentation and support for internal and external audit activities.
• Coordinates between ECTS Finance/Accounting and Embraer business areas to facilitate communication of financial implications related to process changes, new business requirements and exceptions.
• Supports operational areas related to special projects and improvement activities.
• Generates and reviews reports of business operations outside of Embraer to assist in Benchmarking activities, identifying improvement opportunities and to support special projects.
• Documents improvement opportunities in operational and financial areas
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives.

PROFILE OF THE SUITABLE CANDIDATE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred. CPA / MBA preferred.
• 8-10 years of experience in a specialized functional discipline in general accounting activities or analysis including evaluation of systems and process controls. Consultant Level Individual Contributor on a functional group.
• Experience with variance analysis, performance measurement and analytical evaluations are required.
• Experience with audit examinations, internal controls documentation, process improvements and lean initiatives is desired. 1-2 years of public accounting experience preferred.
• Extensive knowledge in a specialty area and in all other interrelated tasks and responsibilities of the job function.
• Role takes leadership for applying new processes and skills to improve the function's status quo.
• Strong knowledge of finance fundamentals (budget & analysis).
• Business vision & competitiveness skills (Managing innovation, the customer service, growth, and creativity).
• Proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access),
• Professional approach with great attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team within an international environment.
• Fluent in English is mandatory, ability to speak Portuguese or any other European language is of great advantage.

A recent CV is expected from applicants for this role. A motivation letter is also highly appreciated.

Acquisition based on this vacancy is not appreciated.