Senior Accountant

Summary

• The Senior Accountant is a key position in the Israeli organization and is responsible for all financial activities, including accounting, tax compliance, reporting, payroll, and insurance.
• Being part of the global Finance management team, the Senior Accountant is leading in fully harmonizing accounting practices and financial processes.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for overseeing all finance-related activities in the country and developing the local team as a whole
• Manage the accounting team, including a Chief Accountant, a team of 8 Bookkeepers, and an Administrative Assistant. Generate and record regular accruals, prepayments, and other accounting transactions
• Prepare financial statements and other relevant reports, analyze financial data to identify trends and provide insights, and prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly management reporting
• Ensure adherence to tax and legal regulations and financial reporting standards
• Manage the payroll unit, including a Payroll Manager and 2 Payroll Accountants. Ensure accuracy in payroll calculations and work in close cooperation with HR
• Monitor and enforce compliance with local insurance requirements in close cooperation with Legal, handle tax filings and ensure adherence to local tax laws
• Help implement, as part of the global Finance management team, the strategy of the Finance division. Work closely with the Finance Manager NL to harmonize accounting practices and financial processes
• Provide pro-active business support and build strong partnerships with all relevant functions

Candidate profile:

Education and experience:

• Qualified Accountant: CPA level- mandatory
• At least 5 years of experience in financial management with a good understanding of compliance
• At least 5 years of international experience in a complex industrial environment, understanding diverse financial regulations and practice
• Fluent in English, both spoken and in writing
• Strong MS Office skills

Personal skill

• Strong management skill
• Self-motivated, ability to work autonomously, and a detail-oriented, problem-solving mindset is a must
• Team player with a hands-on mentality
• Service-minded, enthusiastic, and high sense of responsibility