Operating Officer

Operating officer

Location: Israel - Petah Tikva (mainly on-site job)

Job summary: The operating officer will be responsible for the office operations within Israeli office, with a focus on accounting and office missions ensuring compliance with country requirement and within Sandvik group. This role requires a proactive and independent individual with excellent organizational and multitasking skills and a business support with strong collaboration mindset to work closely with all levels of employees within the entity.

Report directly to: APAC Finance manager

Key Responsibilities

Accounting:

• Handle accounts payable and receivable in collaboration with the external accounting company.
• Represent locally the entity in front of local administrations and general authority.
• Manage office supplies and inventory.
• Represent locally the entity in front of local administrations and general authority.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of financial documents.
• Bank Representation: Act as the primary liaison with banks and financial institutions. Manage payments by checks and credit cards.
• Closely partner with the external accounting company to deliver and coordinate all required financial statements to ensure compliance both externally and internally within Sandvik group.
• Assist within the group to deliver required financial data for finance closing, budget and planning.
• Prepare and manage expense reports, and financial statements.
• Ensure payment collection from customers
  
  

• Coordinate maintenance and repairs of office equipment and facilities
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Implement and maintain office policies and procedures.
  
  

• Proven experience as a bookkeeper, Office Manager or operating officer for an entity part of an international group.
• Strong knowledge of accounting, budget, systems, and procedures within both middle sized and international companies.
• High proficiency in MS Office (especially excel).
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work to cope with strict deadlines.
• Attention to detail, high level of rigor and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Proactive and Independent with limited management guidance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent in English to liaise with international team members
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, or related field preferred.
• Prior experience in high tech company would be preferred