Financial Accounting Specialist
Timpl has partnered with a global EV battery manufacturing company that manufactures HVAC and they're looking for a Financial Accounting Specialist.
Job Description
- Review and verify vendor registration requests, ensuring that all vendor payments are processed accurately and in compliance with company policies.
- Assist with the monthly close activities of Accounting to ensure timely and accurate financial results in compliance with IFRS or GAAP.
- Assist in preparing financial statements and management reports for senior leadership.
- Review and analyze general and administrative expenses, payroll, travel expenses, and corporate card expenses.
- Work closely with tax, treasury, and other departments to ensure alignment on financial reporting and compliance.
- Assist in troubleshooting and resolving accounting system errors across the firm to ensure smooth operations.
- Support external audits by providing documentation, preparing audit schedules, and implementing recommendations to strengthen internal controls and improve audit readiness.
- Oversee and manage various accounting teams: accounts payable (AP) or accounts receivable (AR) or Fixed Assets (FA)
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in financial accounting, reporting, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of financial systems, accounting principles, and regulatory frameworks.
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or similar accounting software is highly desirable.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), with strong Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
- Detail-oriented with the ability to identify discrepancies and take corrective action in a timely manner.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external auditors.
- Experience and knowledge in Automotive industry accounting is a plus.