Gl Accountant

Be part of the best teamThe LEGO Business Service Operations (BSO) is a shared service center that delivers HR and Finance services to the entire LEGO Group from 3 primary locations; Monterrey, Kladno and Singapore and other satellite offices. The purpose of the BSO is to create an effective and efficient platform for growth and to support The LEGO Group strategy.The General Ledger (GL) department interacts with great parts of the LEGO organization and therefore holds an important role within the Business Service Operations (BSO) supporting the Americas region.The team is responsible for compliant handling of the general ledger and all engagements related hereto, which involves natural interaction with a broad range of both internal and external collaborators.The departmental focus is to:- Deliver a commitment, customer- and service oriented culture where the outside-in approach is starting point for all processes, understanding and anticipating to partners’ needs.- Constantly strive to optimize and standardize processes and work procedures using the LEGO Continuous improvement approach across functional areas.- Support and participate in the LEGO tactical implementation plan to reach the goals of the department.- Follow-up banks requisitions from partners- Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations (local GAAPS and IFRS).- Manage more sophisticated execution of GL processes in a timely, efficient and accurate manner, including:- Monthly and Yearly closing activities.- Performance of the key controls, identification of the control weaknesses, suggestions for improvements- Booking economic transactions and operations.- Reconciliations (accounts, intercompany, bank, etc.) and translating business transactions into journal entries in accordance with IFRS to ensure all accounts are properly stated in Legal books.- Provide data, analysis and advice necessary to support financial business partners / business in decision making process.- Provide information to external auditors and Tax team.- Participate in the LEGO tactical implementation plan to reach the goals of GL.- Make sure we live our partner promise by ensuring high quality, stewardship and full compliance with The LEGO Group current Accounting Policy and global processes- Ensure timely, accurate and reliable transactional data recorded in general ledger and timely reconciliation of all accounts- Support internal and external team members with insightful and value-adding financial analyses, recurring statements and reporting bringing value to the overall business- The GL department supports The LEGO Group with consistent, high quality and customer oriented execution of GL processes and collaborator management, and enables the BSO to succeed in delivering great value to the LEGO organization.- The Accountant plays an important role in developing the best in class GL department within the BSO. We need individuals, eager to engage actively in shaping and strengthening a successful department, valuing collaboration, process excellence, quality and fun in the everyday life.Preferred degree in Accounting, Finance, Administration or International Business- 1-2 years of demonstrated working experience from finance function, preferably Accounting- +1 year of relevant experience gained in a similar role- Experience with an enterprise wide accounting software system, preferably SAP- Microsoft Office at experienced level- Analytical, detail - and high-quality oriented- Be robust, resilient and ability to embrace changes, as well as having a proactive mind with a can-do demeanor and sense of urgency.- Personal drive and initiative, excellent collaboration skills and shown ability to build trust and credibility with assigned business areas or other key collaborators.- Some experience using continuous improvement tools- SAP experience at advanced level is preferred- Fluent english- Preferably proven working experience in International accounting environment**What’s in it for you? Here are some of what to expect**:- ** Family Care Leave - **We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.- ** Insurances - **All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.- ** Wellness** - We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programmes run by local teams where you are based- ** Colleague** **Discount** - We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.- ** Bonus **- We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached, you’ll be rewarded through our global bonus scheme.- ** Your workplace - **Our offices will be your primary workplace with flexibility to work from home during your working week. Your People Leader will discuss the principles of our hybrid work model, role eligibility and frequency with you.