Israel Company Accountant

Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.

Professional qualification in Israeli CPA (Certified Public Accountant).
4 years of experience in accounting or a related function from accounting practice or public multinational high-tech companies.

Preferred qualifications:
Experience in business partnering with investigative and problem solving skills.

Understanding accounting principles, including, Israeli generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), US GAAP and related international accounting standards.

Ability to work in a cross-functional, fluid environment and lead operational initiatives.

Ability to handle a varied and diverse workload, while ensuring accuracy, timeliness and attention to detail and process improvement.

Excellent team player, leadership, negotiating, and communication skills.

Ability to communicate in Hebrew fluently in order to communicate with local stakeholders and auditors.

About the job

Google accountants are a savvy bunch who handle the core accounting responsibilities at Google. You know your accounting principles and the full accounting process end to end. You'll advise on financial reports required by governmental regulations, and review, analyze, and interpret financial and budgetary reports. Every day is a new challenge, and you're continually looking for ways to help our team become more efficient and effective. A team player at heart, you collaborate with our global team, advocate best practices and pitch in where needed. You move fast while keeping your attention to detail, and you tap into your problem-solving skills to support business objectives.

The name Google came from "googol," a mathematical term for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. And nobody at Google loves big numbers like the Finance team when providing in depth analysis on all manner of strategic decisions across Google products. From developing forward-thinking analysis to generating management reports to scaling our automated financial processes, the Finance organization is an important partner and advisor to the business.

Responsibilities
Oversee the annual statutory financial statements and manage tax compliance processes, including conducting external audits and handling tax filings for a portfolio of Alphabet companies in EMEA.
Perform analysis on the financials, ensuring the integrity and financial accuracy of our books and records. Prepare, analyze and post journals at the month end.
Review reconciliations of key balance sheet account balances including relevant reporting for the same.
Manage the delivery of accounting processes performed by external vendors, ensuring that service levels are met, the internal control environment remains robust, and a quality service is provided.
Represent International Controllership with our key business partners through communication across a broad network of stakeholders.

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