Senior Accounting Analyst

**Purpose/Key Objectives of the Job**:
The Senior Accounting Analyst is expected to work autonomously, lead accounting processes, and provide technical support to the team in accordance with IFRS and internal policies.

**Responsibilities**:
Provide monthly account reconciliations and ensure that all income statements are clearly supported.
Reconcile statements and resolve any discrepancies;
Identify process gaps, opportunities, and potential issues based on SLA deviations and performance indicators, anticipating risks and proposing improvements and corrective projects;
Solid knowledge of costing processes, COPA reconciliation and CO module;
Proactively propose new processes and projects aimed at the continuous improvement of accounting operations and related areas;
Implement global projects and procedures within the region;
Ensure monthly accounting closing and the generation of financial results within the deadlines and guidelines agreed upon with all involved areas;
Develop and maintain good relationships with internal and external client areas, promoting cooperation across business units to standardize processes in line with financial department guidelines;
Support the professional development of analysts within the department, aligned with AkzoNobel's career development plan, with the goal of maximizing team performance;
Support internal and external audit processes.
**Job Requirements**:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting;
Solid experience in the area;
CRC certification and Familiarity with IFRS;
Leadership skills in process and project management;
Fluence level in English is mandatory;
Intermediate level in Spanish is mandatory;
Advanced knowledge of SAP ERP;
Advanced problem solving and analytical skills;
Familiarity with MS Office, Power BI, and AI technologies.
**Escolaridade Mínima**: Ensino Superior