Accountant, Austria

My client, an international pharmaceutical company based in Vienna, are currently searching for an experienced Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis.  For 70 years, our client have manufactured and sold prescription medicines, veterinary medicines, and over-the-counter products. Our clients medicines are trusted and known for their high quality, manufactured in the EU, and sold in over 70 countries.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics
• At least 3 years of experience as an accountant
• Good knowledge of Austrian accounting standards and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Advanced user of MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Fluent German and English skills
• Experience with accounting software (Navision/Business Central, SAP) is an advantage
• Experience with general ledger functions
• Experience with forecasting, budgeting, reporting
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills

MAIN TASKS AND FUNCTIONS:

• Carrying out documentary and financial control of accounting documentation (distribution, approvals, reliability of documents, accuracy, etc.)
• Recording of business transactions in the information system
• Data capture for payroll, asset accounting, material management, bank balances, provisions, etc.
• Taxation management – ​​calculation, accounting and reporting of VAT and other taxes
• Assist in the preparation of various financial documents, statements, reports, analyses of the company’s business activities according to the company’s requirements
• Assistance in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with local accounting standards and IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards)
• Stay up to date with local accounting and tax regulations and ensure compliance
• Conduct/participate in annual inventory of assets and liabilities
• Demonstrate good knowledge of accounts receivable and accounts payable accounting (invoice booking, communication with customers and suppliers, reconciliation procedures, revenue, costs, etc.)
• Manage and monitor fixed assets
• Carry out VAT calculation, posting and reporting
• Take on tasks and responsibilities in the area of ​​office management