Specialist, Accounting

Accounting OpEx Specialist is responsible for participating in strategic accounting change projects, process standardization and improvement opportunities 

• Actively participate in Accounting change projects. • Participate on cross-functional teams, where applicable, as Accounting OpEx representative • Identify opportunities for improvement, related to key accounting processes globally • Carry out in depth analysis, investigation of identified improvement opportunities and provide solutions • Ensure standardization across regions, enforcing compliance with policies • Understand policies and procedures and have a solid understanding of audit implications • Proactively seek and improve intra departmental and cross-functional efficiency and enhance processes • Participate in development of training documentation, with possibility of delivering some training where applicable • Maintain a positive, “can-do” attitude and serve internal customers • Interact with finance and accounting management through the global organization • Conduct periodic spot audits of processes to ensure reviews are strong • Other duties as assigned 

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:   • Bachelor/Master degree in Accounting or other relevant field of Finance • 3+ years relevant work experience in accounting; previous experience in a shared service center or accounting experience at a large company, or fast paced environment is desired • Fluent in English • Show an outstanding knowledge and/or interest in one or more of the following areas: GL, CO, IC, INV, BCS • Solid SAP knowledge • Solid knowledge of Celanese financial processes (US GAAP) • Solid Knowledge of financial close transactions and integration of financial processes • Knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act • Spreadsheet, analytical and problem-solving skills • Basic understanding Big Picture • Basic cross-functional knowledge and experience • Customer focus • Proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a team • Exhibits a positive can-do attitude and approaches responsibilities with an open mind • Willingness to learn and self-develop • Be flexible and adaptable to changes and new tasks, while prioritizing and keeping deadlines 

General Business Information 

• Good communication and organizational skills • Analytical skills (Detail Oriented, is able to read well patterns) • Ability to provide professional guidance to team members • Networking agility and global thinking • Be approachable, but be able to follow-up even with superiors 

Desirable Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• SME experience • M&A experience • Cross functional experience • Former participation of process improvement projects • VBA knowledge is an advantage