Accounting Manager (m/w/d)

at  Verisk

Company Description
We help the world see new possibilities and inspire change for better tomorrows. Our analytic solutions bridge content, data, and analytics to help business, people, and society become stronger, more resilient, and sustainable.

Job Description

• Manage the monthly financial close process for the German business units, including ensuring all revenues and costs incurred are properly recorded and balance sheet accounts are maintained.
• Review of journal entries, account reconciliations and roll-forwards for German business units.
• Own reconciliation between local accounting system and corporate systems.
• Responsible for accuracy and completeness of the German Balance Sheets
• Identify and maintain reconciliation of US GAAP differences with reference to German GAAP.
• Interact with the business unit finance and wider Corporate Accounting to produce a timely, efficient and accurate month-end close.
• Prepare detailed account analyses as part of the month-end close.
• Collaborate with external statutory auditors and Corporate Statutory Reporting Team to ensure successful audit results and compliance.
• Work with Corporate Tax team to support local tax filings.
• Ensure compliance with internal control policies in a SOX environment.
• Make recommendations for changes as needed and ensure that company policies and procedures are followed.
• Completes all special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5-8 years of accounting experience (Big 4 or large regional audit firm experience strongly preferred),
• Strong knowledge of German GAAP and German financial reporting requirements is essential,
• Experience of DATEV required,
• Experience in supervising a team of employees,
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work collaboratively both with local teams and with US/UK,
• Strong attention to detail, ability to self-review, and sense of ownership,
• Excellent organizational and planning skills; set goals, establish priorities, utilize available resources, and plan work to meet deadlines and commitments,
• Effective documentation, teamwork, and communication skills are required,
• Knowledge in U.S. GAAP rules beneficial,
• Large ERP experience (with Oracle Fusion a plus),

SKILLS/EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree in Accounting required,
• Professional accounting qualification preferred,
• Fluency both in English and German required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook).

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Additional Information
For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.
At Verisk, you’ll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that’s as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.
For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture in the US, fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and second consecutive year in Poland. We value learning, caring and results and make inclusivity and diversity a top priority. In addition to our Great Place to Work® Certification, we’ve been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and Best Employer for Women, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.
We’re 7,000 people strong. We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.

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