Lead Financial Analyst (FTC Maternity Cover)

OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY

As the Information Company, our mission at OpenText is to create software solutions and deliver services that redefine the future of digital. Be part of a winning team that leads the way in Enterprise Information Management.  

The Financial Analyst (FA) will have responsibilities for controllership functions for some of Open Text European entities. The FA will be an integral part of the accounting cycle, providing support to the Global Finance team, assisting in accounting and financial reporting activities as well as regional requirements for the particular legal entities in the DACH countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). The FA will be a key member of the European finance team, managing traditional controllership responsibilities, in addition to being a significant contributor to the consolidated US GAAP close.

You are great at: 
Performing monthly analytic review of the US GAAP close
Performing analytical review of period end financial results.
Responding to monthly questions from management on the balance sheet and P&L review.
Reviewing account reconciliations and promoting best practices with Accounting Services to ensure proper accounting and controls are in place.
Preparation of local GAAP financial statements
Providing support during statutory audits as part of the year-end review process
Preparation of working schedules for the external auditors
Documenting local country GAAP adjustments

Provides support for new acquisitions and legal entity system migrations
Participate in post-acquisition integration activities
Participate in migration meetings and conference calls when required
Work with our tax and legal teams on legal and tax step plans
Assist with general ledger migrations

Responsible for other EMEA controllership requirements:
Support the tax group in the preparation of the annual tax return, including the preparation of tax information packages for provisions and tax returns
Assisting with commodity and income tax audits
Support our indirect tax teams during VAT audits by providing supporting financial information
Providing local support to the business for matters pertaining to the DACH region
Work closely with the Corporate Accounting team to resolve technical accounting matters and assuring all processes remain efficient and effective
Participating in broader finance transformation projects

What it takes: 
Experience in a finance role, preferably in a technology company
Experience with general Controllership duties listed above
Good knowledge of U.S. GAAP reporting
Good knowledge of local GAAP reporting (German)
Strong collaboration and organizational skills
Must be meticulous and detail oriented
Advanced Excel skills
Capable of working independently, multi-tasking to establish priorities, and completing objectives without supervision in a fast-paced environment
Excellent oral and written English communication skills. German language skills are considered a major asset. Knowledge and application of European VAT regulation considered an asset.
Knowledge of SAP is an advantage.
 

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