Job Title: EMEA & APAC Group Accountant
Bielsko-Biała, PL, 43-300
EnerSys is the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.
Job Purpose
We are seeking an experienced finance professional to join our finance team, overseeing monthly consolidations and providing crucial financial insights for our EMEA and APAC regions. This role requires a proactive approach to financial reporting, variance analysis, and internal controls, with an emphasis on maintaining accuracy, transparency, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, with expertise in IFRS/US GAAP standards, solid working knowledge of Excel, and a commitment to upholding audit-ready documentation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Monthly Financial Data Preparation and Consolidation: Prepare consolidated financial data for EMEA and APAC regions on a monthly basis. Ensure accuracy and compliance with compay financial policies, providing a clear, unified view of regional financial performance.
- Variance Analysis: Conduct thorough monthly variance analyses, identifying drivers behind discrepancies between actual results and forecasts/budgets to provide stakeholders with actionable insights into financial trends within the region.
- Reporting and Financial Insights: Deliver detailed monthly performance reports for the EMEA and APAC regions, summarizing and interpreting data to present a transparent view of financial health, and standardizing reporting practices across units to meet group requirements.
- Balance Sheet Review and Compliance: Perform comprehensive monthly balance sheet reviews for regional entities, ensuring alignment with corporate guidelines and standards. Resolve discrepancies promptly to uphold accuracy and integrity.
- Documentation and Audit Preparation: Maintain detailed, audit-ready documentation of regional procedures and financial processes. Ensure high-quality, compliant documentation to support both internal and external audits.
- Implementation of Financial Tools and Procedures: Assist in the implementation of new financial tools and procedures, customizing these tools to meet regional needs, ensuring team training, and monitoring effectiveness for ongoing optimization.
- Internal Controls and SOX Compliance: Collaborate with regional units to design, implement, and refine internal control measures to meet Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance requirements. Provide ongoing support to ensure these controls function effectively and mitigate risk
Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum 3 years in a finance department; experience with a Big 4 firm is a plus.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Certifications: ACCA or a similar qualification is a plus.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in IFRS / US GAAP accounting standards and solid working knowledge of Excel.
- Language: Fluency in English, both oral and written, is essential.
We offer
- Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and growth in a supportive environment.
- Work-Life Balance: Hybrid working options available in Bielsko-Biała.
- Competitive Compensation: A competitive salary and benefits package.
EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. EEO/Minority/Female/Vets/Disabled