General Ledger Assistant Accountant

What you'll love about this job: hybrid work iconic brands leader on the market international environment This is Energizer Holdings, Inc.: Energizer Holdings responsibly creates products to make lives easier and more enjoyable. To do this, we lean into our culture as an organization – we win together, while serving each other, with a willingness to act boldly, all while doing right. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared mission and purpose make us one team. Because we’re a global organization, you will always have opportunities to learn, grow and develop in your career. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Position Summary: Within a Shared Services Centre (SSC) team responsible for the EMEA legal entities including UK, France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, and Sweden: Under the guidance of the Senior Accountant Energizer Trading Ltd & Spain, and working with the Operational Controllership team, Local Affiliate Finance & Controllership teams, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Sourcing and Treasury teams to ensure that the Energizer Trading Ltd legal entity is provided with appropriate Controllership support. Provide appropriate support to ensure that all relevant Controllership reporting requirements from European/Regional management and Corporate HQ are met. Responsibilities: Financial Accounting and Reporting – For the Energizer Trading Ltd legal entity support the timely provision of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial information and Management reporting on a local GAAP & US GAAP basis, according to group policies and timetables. Internal Controls – Ensure that internal controls are adhered to enabling the timely detection of fraud and errors, and to mitigate the risk of fraud and errors being committed, thereby ensuring the integrity and timeliness of Financial Accounting information and in safeguarding the company assets. Collaborate closely with the Operational Controllership team, Local Affiliate Finance & Controllership teams, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Sourcing and Treasury teams to ensure the accurate and timely reporting of accounting information into the legal entity books of Energizer Trading Ltd. Compliance – Ensure that all supported legal entities comply with all external (Statutes, law, VAT regulations, fiscal, Local GAAP, US GAAP, SOX) and internal (Corporate policies) requirements. Balance Sheet Management – Ensure that adequate processes, controls and reports are in place to enable the business to manage Controllable Working Capital (Receivables, Deflator Accruals, and Other Accruals). Ensure that the balance sheet accurately reflects the assets and liabilities of the company, and that all such balances can be properly reconciled and supported. Processes and Systems – Review and assist with developing existing systems, tools and processes to ensure the following: Internal Controls are effective, the integrity of financial information, and that services provided to the business are efficient and cost effective. Audit – Support the Annual Audit process both Internal and External to ensure the efficient and timely completion and filing of all statutory reporting obligations. Team - Work collaboratively with Finance & Controllership, regional and global management teams to support corporate initiatives. Proactively participate in the sharing of new and innovative practices that enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Support the Senior SSC Accountant Energizer Trading Ltd & Spain in ad hoc projects and as required. What we are looking for: Required Skills and Experience Part qualified or qualified by experienced Accountant. Have experience in an accounting role with a Controllership focus A high level of English language skills, both orally and in writing. A good level of numeracy and experience performing quantitative and qualitative analysis Solid technical accounting knowledge Good computer literacy is essential together with a good working knowledge of both SAP and Excel Good team player with an adaptable and can-do attitude to their work Organized, structured, logical, and systematic in their approach Confident/Self Starter with a proactive approach to meeting challenges and overcoming obstacles. Focused on delivering to internal and external deadlines. Good interpersonal skills to establish excellent working relationships with a wide variety of people at all levels. Flexible and adaptable to change in accordance with business needs Preferred Skills and Experience Experience within an organization of similar size and complexity, ideally gained within an FMCG environment Experience using the SAP ERP system A good understanding of General Ledger Accounting. Come join us!: Energizer is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.