Accountant, Finance

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Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
• Professional qualification in CIMA/ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience in finance, working with cross-functional initiatives.
  
  

Preferred qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in a financial reporting/operational accounting role with focus on processes and controls.
• Experience with Google Sheets, SQL, and ERP systems such as SAP.
• Knowledge of accounting principles.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, including US GAAP, IFRS, and related international accounting standards.
• Ability to assist with well-defined tasks within a project, manage time, and follow work plans.
• Ability to collaborate, communicate, and work with cross-functional and international teams.
  
  

About The Job

Google accountants are a savvy bunch who handle the core accounting responsibilities at Google. You know your accounting principles and the full accounting process end to end. You'll advise on financial reports required by governmental regulations, and review, analyze, and interpret financial and budgetary reports. Every day is a new challenge, and you're continually looking for ways to help our team become more efficient and effective. A team player at heart, you collaborate with our global team, advocate best practices and pitch in where needed. You move fast while keeping your attention to detail, and you tap into your problem-solving skills to support business objectives.

The name Google came from "googol," a mathematical term for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. And nobody at Google loves big numbers like the Finance team when providing in depth analysis on all manner of strategic decisions across Google products. From developing forward-thinking analysis to generating management reports to scaling our automated financial processes, the Finance organization is an important partner and advisor to the business.

Responsibilities

• Own financial reporting and processes (e.g., month-end close, statutory, profit and loss analytics, tax, accounting), ensuring accuracy, timeliness,, and efficiency.
• Prepare and present financial information to audiences (e.g., finance leaders, business partners, auditors, regional teams).
• Support accurate transaction reporting and controls, drive analysis, and collaborate to resolve issues.
• Contribute to system design, testing, and implementation.
• Ensure governance for accurate company reporting through policies, processes, and controls, and identify process improvements and articulate risks with recommendations.
  
  
  

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