Experienced GL Accountant – Remote 18 months

<p align="center"><b>Do you want to enhance your corporate finance experience<br>with a cutting-edge technology company?</b></p><p align="center"><b>Are you excited about joining team of accounting<br>professionals managing accounting activities of Akamai entities around the world?</b></p><p><b>Join our GL Accounting Process Team!</b></p><p>GL Accounting Team centralises global processes, managing Intercompany, Cash Management, and expense accuracy through data review, journal entries, and financial compliance.<br><br>Currently we support international operations of Akamai in almost 40 countries in Americas, EMEA and APJ regions.</p><p><b>Partner with the best</b></p><p>In this position, you will mainly support our Intercompany process. The GL Accountant is a highly visible role that will assist with cross-functional projects to help other finance teams meet company objectives. The successful GL Accountant will help lead the preparation and analysis of many complex<br>accounting close areas.</p><p>As an Experienced GL Accountant, you will be responsible for:</p><ul><li class="lst">Participating in end-to-end intercompany processes, including analyzing accounting transactions, booking transfer pricing activities, and recording payments</li><li class="lst">Managing intercompany processes related to fixed assets sales, including preparing and recording transactions and reviewing documentation.</li><li class="lst">Cooperating with internal finance and non-finance representatives (e.g., Treasury, Tax) as well as external accounting service providers.</li><li class="lst">Executing and supporting the Global Cash Management process.</li><li class="lst">Supporting the preparation of assigned month-end accrual estimations and reviewing OPEX.</li><li class="lst">Performing monthly cost variance analysis in accordance with US GAAP, company policies, and internal controls to ensure compliance.</li></ul><p><b>Do what you love</b></p><p>To be successful in this role you will:</p><ul><li class="lst">Hold a degree in Accounting, Auditing, or other Finance-related areas.</li><li class="lst">Possess solid professional experience in general ledger accounting, reporting, or auditing.</li><li class="lst">Demonstrate advanced Excel skills (including Pivot Tables and VLookups) and strong analytical thinking.</li><li class="lst">Work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high attention to detail.</li><li class="lst">Communicate fluently in spoken and written English in a global business environment.</li><li class="lst">Show familiarity with IFRS/US GAAP standards, ideally with an ACCA/PIBR certificate (or in progress).</li></ul><p><b>Work in a way that works for you</b></p><p>FlexBase, Akamai's Global Flexible Working Program, is based on the principles that are helping us create the best workplace in the world. When our colleagues said that flexible working was important to them, we listened. We also know flexible working is important to many of the incredible people considering joining Akamai. FlexBase, gives 95% of employees the choice to work from their home, their office, or both (in the country advertised). This permanent workplace flexibility program is consistent and fair globally, to help us find incredible talent, virtually anywhere. 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We celebrate diversity of thought and we hold an unwavering belief that we can make a meaningful difference. Our teams use their global perspectives to put customers at the forefront of everything they do, so if you are people-centric, you'll thrive here.</p><p><b>Working for you</b></p><p>At Akamai, we will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefit options are designed to meet your individual needs for today and in the future. We provide benefits surrounding all aspects of your life:</p><ul><li class="lst">Your health</li><li class="lst">Your finances</li><li class="lst">Your family</li><li class="lst">Your time at work</li><li class="lst">Your time pursuing other endeavors</li></ul><p>Our benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future.</p><p><b>About us</b></p><p>Akamai powers and protects life online. 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