General Ledger Accountant

Overview:Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. ("Axalta," or the "Company"), is a leading global manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of high-performance coatings systems. With over a 150-year heritage in the coatings industry, Axalta is known for manufacturing high-quality products with well-recognized brands supported by market-leading technology and customer service.Over the course of the Company's history, Axalta has remained at the forefront of the industry by continually developing innovative coatings technologies designed to enhance the performance and appearance of customers' products, while improving the customer's productivity and profitability. Axalta's diverse global footprint of 48 manufacturing facilities, four technology centers, 53 customer training centers and more than 13,000 team members allows the Company to meet the needs of customers in over 130 countries. Axalta serves its customer base through an extensive sales force and technical support organization, as well as through approximately 4,000 independent, locally-based distributors. The Company's scale and strong local presence are critical to its success, allowing leverage of the technology portfolio and customer relationships globally while meeting customer demands locally.Axalta operates its business in two operating segments: Performance Coatings and Transportation Coatings, serving four end markets, including: Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across the following four regions: North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Responsibilities :- Production of financial statements entries (incl. accruals & TAX entries).- GL account reconciliations: accruals, rebates, prepaid, etc...- Opening & closing of accounting periods.- To provide guidance and functional expertise to ensure quality and accuracy of all accounting / financial processes within the functional area of responsibility.- Month end closing activities. Reconciliation of different financial statement for US GAAP.- Financial trend analyses for subsidiaries/legal entities.- Quarterly fluctuation analysis.- To interact with Business, Legal Entities and Corporate Finance.- To execute and engage on all internal control activities defined within the function.- To participate on internal & external financial audits.- To participate in Regional / Global networks as needed.- To master and execute a series of operating procedures that demand attention to detail under pressure conditions.- To provide functional expertise on cross-functional initiatives and issue resolutions.- To proactively identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.LI-AP1Qualifications:- University degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Economics.- Fluency in English. Any other European languages are considered a plus.- Demonstrated experience in accounting, minimum 3 years prior experience in various transactional accounting areas.- Experience in Finance systems and/or General Ledger desired.- Good understanding of Financial Statements.- Team player.- Result orientated.- Strong customer focus.- Flexibility to adapt to changing environment.- PC literate.- SAP is a plus.- Planning and organizing skills.- Strong Analytical skills.LI-AP1