Finance Specialist – Statutory

About Us :
GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. 

Finance Specialist – Statutory

Role Summary/Purpose : Senior Accountant on STAT and TAX area

Responsible for processing / validation of STAT accounting records and support local team with VAT & TAX returns preparation according with the principles of the Romanian Accounting Regulations and Fiscal Laws.
Reports to Finance Manager – Statutory.

Essential Responsibilities :

STAT Accounting records:

• Responsible for a proper STAT bookkeeping and reconciliations based on valid documentation which is compliant with local STAT and TAX legislation & GE internal requirements
• Reconcile ICO, AR and AP transactions and validate supporting documents for STAT & TAX compliance purposes
• Billing to external customers (limited volume, increased complexity) in close contact with business team
• Support with inventory reconciliation including physical stock counts
• Work closely with Strategic partners (Genpact, 4Q etc.) and business team who are in charge with USGAAP reporting, Buy to Pay activities etc.
• Prepare GAAP to STAT reconciliation
• Support periodic audits with STAT auditors
• Support for various projects related to STAT & TAX reporting area
• Archive the documents to ensure full safeguards around company records

Taxation and fillings:

• Supporting preparation of tax and related returns, proper and timely calculation, submission and settlement of liabilities to the state budget as per tax regulations (VAT, Corporate Income Tax, WHT)
• Support preparation of STAT to TAX reconciliation
• Maintains professional relations with local authorities, support for periodic audits from tax authorities
• Provide information on TP files preparation
• Initiate tax and other urgent payments workflows where applicable
• Prepare various statistical reports

Key Performance Indicators:

• Minimal audit breaches on STAT and TAX compliance
• Accurate, timely & compliant STAT & TAX financial records & reporting
• STAT Account reconciliations – focus on timely & qualitative work, limited number of open items
• Stakeholders feedback

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Degree in accounting or equivalent knowledge or experience
• Strong experience in an accountant position
• Good knowledge of accounting and tax laws
• Fluent in Romanian and English
• Good command of MS Office (especially Excel)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proactive approach
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, global team environment
• Analytical thinking
• Able to meet tight deadlines

Desired Characteristics:

• Able to work with accounting software (Oracle, SAP is a plus)
• Membership or student with relevant professional bodies CEECAR, CAFR, Fiscal Consultant, ACCA is a plus

We offer:

• Flexible benefits
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible working hours
• Modern office environment
• Supportive community