Purpose of the role
In Global Blue the Shared Service organization provides centralized finance and accounting services to the Group. We are registered on the NYSE and we are active in a dynamically growing industry, SOX compliance and continuous improvement is key for our success.
The Cash and Banking Accountant works in the Cash team. The main activities are:
1. Managing daily cash transactions,
2. Month-end reporting
3. Maintaining effective Cash controls
Responsibilities
4. Manages incoming and outgoing payments and cash application
5. Monitors cash pooling (intercompany bank transactions)
6. Provides assistance with research and resolution of problem payments
7. Performs Cash bookings in Blackline system
8. Research and application of unallocated cash
9. Manages end-of-month balancing and reporting with related SOX checks
10. Point of contact for banks in daily operations and projects
11. Prepares weekly and monthly cash reconciliation controls
12. Supports automation and standardization projects
Skills and Competencies
13. Good understanding of Cash transactions and Bank payment transfers
14. Active accounting knowledge in the Cash and Banking area
15. Good analytical knowledge, communication skills and ability to resolve issues independently
16. Experience in using banking platforms and ERP systems
17. Understanding of Cash related SOX controls
18. Proactive, independent attitude
19. Good problem-solving skills
20. Precise, structured and success-oriented way of working
21. Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people
22. Positive problem-solving focus
Qualifications and education requirements
23. Minimum 3 years’ experience in Cash and Banking
24. Experience in a multinational environment
25. Fluent English
26. Excel and accounting systems user experience
27. Finance or Economics degree is an advantage
28. Accounting and automation experience is an advantage