**Why finance at Stryker?**:
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Are you looking for a profitable and growing company with a great culture and reputation? Stryker was recently named one of the Best Workplace in the WORLD by Fortune! Here, you will have many opportunities to learn and grow as we offer development opportunities unique for each employees needs including training, certifications, mentorship, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, one-on-one coaching and more!
**Who we Want**:
- ** Dedicated achievers.** People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
- ** Analytical problem solvers. **People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.
- ** Goal-oriented**:Keeping the customer and requirements squarely in focus, people who deliver safe and robust solutions.
- ** Detail-oriented process improvers.** Critical thinkers who naturally see opportunities to develop and optimize work processes - finding ways to simplify, standardize, and automate.
**What you will do**
The Accounting Analyst is responsible for daily accounting tasks such as journal entries, month-end close activities, account reconciliations analysis, and other accounting-related activities under CRFC scope. The position will report to the General Accounting Supervisor.
- Responsible for assigned month-end closing activities, fixed assets processes, cash, financial reporting, and other accounting-related tasks.
- Performs accurate and timely preparation of journal entries and relevant supporting documentation.
- Performs general accounting activities, including the preparation, maintenance, and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements such as balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements
- Responsible for executing assigned SOX controls and other activities related to internal and external audit requirements.
- Support on delivering performance metrics (KPI´s) to Supervisor.
- Work closely with markets and local accounting teams to resolve discrepancies, issues, and queries promptly by escalating to the Supervisor as required.
- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and internal controls to guarantee timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Supports ad-hoc tasks and requests as needed.
**What you need**
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel (Intermediate level: PivotTables, VLOOKUP, macros, charts, formulas, etc.)
- English level B2
- SAP systems knowledge is a plus
- 2-3 years of relevant working experience preferably from a Finance background in General Accounting activities: Journal entries processing, Account Reconciliations, Financial Reporting and Analysis, fixed assets, etc.
- Experience working in a shared service center across a global /large organization/ matrixed international company (preferably an American or Multinational company) will be an added advantage
- Working knowledge of US GAAP and SOX is a plus
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