Controller

at  Avaya

ABOUT AVAYA

Businesses are built by the experiences they provide, and every day, millions of those experiences are delivered by Avaya. Organizations trust Avaya to provide innovative solutions for some of their most important ambitions and challenges, giving them the freedom to engage their customers and employees in ways that deliver the greatest business benefits.
Avaya contact center and communications solutions help power immersive, personalized, and unforgettable customer experiences that drive business momentum. With the freedom to choose their journey, there’s no limit to the experiences Avaya customers can create.
The richness of Avaya’s global team diversity is our greatest strength, and we are committed to being a workplace where authenticity and individuality are celebrated and different perspectives are embraced. Learn more at www.avaya.com.

ABOUT THE REQUIREMENTS

• Experienced and qualified accountant, minimum 2/3 years PQE
• Fluent French & English languages
• Local GAAP & US GAAP knowledge (desirable)
• Experience working within a multinational environment preferably as a Financial Controller
• Able to manage a highly matrixed environment
• Strong knowledge of SAP (desirable) or equivalent. Proficiency with Microsoft tools (Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) required.
• Self driven individual – able to work alone and as part of a team
• Customer service: A commitment and focus on customer service – defining and exceeding multiple customer expectations and delivering on the service commitments.
• Process focus: Skills in process analysis, assessment and improvement and working in a team environment where continuous improvement is encouraged

FOOTER

Avaya is an Equal Opportunity employer and a U.S. Federal Contractor. Our commitment to equality is a core value of Avaya. All qualified applicants and employees receive equal treatment without consideration for race, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic. In general, positions at Avaya require the ability to communicate and use office technology effectively. Physical requirements may vary by assigned work location. This job brief/description is subject to change. Nothing in this job description restricts Avaya right to alter the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time for any reason. You may also review the Avaya Global Privacy Policy (accessible at https://www.avaya.com/en/privacy/policy/) and applicable Privacy Statement relevant to this job posting (accessible at https://www.avaya.com/en/documents/info-applicants.pdf)

• Local Compliance
• Ensure timely and accurate closure and submission of local audited accounts, tax returns, statutory submissions
• Liaise with External accountants, External Auditors, Tax Advisors and Corporate Tax team on Financial accounting, statutory reporting and tax compliance matters
• Financial Reporting
• Preparation of month end results within prescribed timetables and deliverable format, and in compliance with local and Corporate financial policies
• All accounts have been properly reconciled to the general ledger and reconciling items have been properly identified and investigated.
• All accounts of the balance sheet have been reconciled in accordance with the reconciliation policy.
• Cash Flow
• Management of cashflow to ensure adequacy of funds in bank accounts, timely payment for payroll, employee related expenses, related companies and vendors.
• Timely submission of periodic cashflow forecast and other prescribe reports to US Corporate Office and Regional Controller
• Process Improvement
• Improve efficiency and accuracy of accounting workflows and processes.
• Analysis workflow and processes, to identify gaps.
• Active involvement in EMEA / Global finance / controllership projects
• Control
• Initiating, communicating and implementing proper controls in all areas of accounting and operations
• Strict controls of all reconciliation activities
• Adherence to company accounting policies
• Adherence to SOX Controls
• Proper authorization of expenditures in line with SOA
• Adequate overall procedures and controls in place, and revise as necessary
• General
• Dealing with queries from staff at all levels
• Highlighting and addressing issues which need to be escalated
• Work closely with Avaya SAP, AP, AR, Cash & bank, Fixed Asset and other Avaya associates in relation to Financial reporting systems, sub ledgers, processes and/or issues
• Advisor or contact point to Avaya Associates for Avaya Financial policies and local corporate accounting and income tax matters.
• Support Country / Regional FD in Business related items
• Support Country Manager / HR in dealings with the workers council