Legal Advisor , National Parliament of Timor-Leste

I. Profile of the Post
Project: Strengthening Institutional Capacity of the National Parliament in Timor-Leste
Title: Legal Advisor
Type of Contract : Contract with the National Parliament of Timor-Leste, with funding support under Letter of Agreement between the National Parliament and UNDP
Location: Timor-Leste (Dili)
Duration: 1 year (with possibility of extension)
Desirable Starting Date: March 2013

II. Organizational Context

Timor-Leste became independent in 2002. A democratic semi-presidential governance system based upon separation of powers and mutual cooperation of the institutions of state was developed. The National Parliament is the cornerstone of the democratic system and good governance. It is currently comprised of 65 members. It is headed by the President of the National Parliament. Four political parties have constituted their benches. Detailed parliamentary scrutiny of legislation and government actions is delegated to seven standing committees of multi-party composition. The parliamentarians are supported in their work by a Secretariat of 99 permanent staff, headed by a Secretary General. . The Secretariat is divided into three directorates and twelve divisions, which assume responsibility for the work in general. This organizational structure is still being established following the new 2008 Law on the Organization and Functioning of the Parliamentary Administration (LOFAP).

The National Parliament was established from scratch, after Independence Restoration, in May 2002, in a setting of largely inexperienced parliamentarians; an acute shortage of skilled personnel and significant language barriers. Systems and processes are in the early stages, in some cases, and non-existent in others. Achievements are not yet consolidated and many challenges can only be overcome with long-term assistance. UNDP has supported the growth of the legislature since 2003.

The UNDP assistance to the Parliament consists of two projects:

A. Multi-donor project, Strengthening Parliamentary Democracy in Timor-Leste. This is a continuation of the previous two projects (2003-2005 and 2006-2009) and has a new project document for the period 2010-2013.
B. European Union (EU) funded project, Strengthening Institutional Capacity of the National Parliament in Timor-Leste. This is a new parliamentary capacity development project for which a project document has been signed for the period 2011-2015.

The objectives of the latest multi-donor project (2010-2013) are: (1) to support the consolidation of parliamentary processes by continuing to provide technical expertise and advisory assistance; (2) to expand and integrate existing capacity building initiatives into a comprehensive capacity development strategy; (3) on the basis of this capacity-development strategy and in close coordination with National Parliament, to articulate and lay the groundwork for a capacity transfer and national ownership over the project.

The objective of the EU-funded project is to enhance the Parliament’s ability to fulfil its mandate in overseeing the Executive by (1) enhancing institutional capacity and expertise of staff, and (2) enhancing the knowledge of Members of Parliament.

Within the framework of the UNDP Parliament Project, the Legal Advisor position will fall under the EU-funded project. A Letter of Agreement between UNDP Timor-Leste and the National Parliament of Timor-Leste will support the position.

III. Functions/Key Results Expected

The Legal Advisor to the National Parliament will provide legal technical support and advice to the parliamentary committees and support the implementation of the project capacity development strategy. The Legal Advisor will work under the direction of the UNDP Project Manager and indirect supervision of the Secretary General of the National Parliament of Timor-Leste. When necessary, the Legal Advisor will also be expected to work collaboratively with other Legal Advisors and sector-specific Technical Specialists.

The Legal Advisor will perform the following functions:

Summary of Key Functions:

1. Advise, mentor, assist and develop legal capacity of the National Parliament in exercising its legislative function.
2. Advise, mentor, assist and develop legal expertise of the National Parliament exercising its oversight function.
3. Support the implementation of the project capacity development strategy.
4. Support the UNDP Parliament Project.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Advise, mentor, assist and develop legal capacity, knowledge and expertise of the National Parliament in exercising its legislative functions with a focus on the achievements of the following results:
   • Provide advisory services to Parliamentary Committees in analyzing draft bills.
   • Provide legal analytical and research support to the National Parliament.
   • Provide legal and technical guidance to Parliamentary Committees in conducting public hearings and in following-up on the recommendations arising from them.
   • Support Parliamentary Committees in drafting legal opinions and reports, as required.
   • Support Parliamentary Committees in the preparation and implementation of their annual work plans.
   • Advise the National Parliament on international best practice.
2. Advise, mentor, assist and develop legal capacity, knowledge and expertise of the National Parliament in exercising its oversight functions with a focus on the achievements of the following results:
   • Provide legal support to all aspects related to Parliament’s oversight function, as required.
   • Assist in analyzing Budget proposals, Budget execution reports and Audit reports.
   • Assist Parliament in conducting Budget hearings and drafting budget reports.
   • Assist in organizing Committee visits and overseas trainings.
   • Provide legal research and analysis to support Parliament in assessing government performance.
3. Support the implementation of the project capacity development strategy.
   • Assess systems and processes in the Parliamentary Support Directorate and make recommendations on areas of intervention.
   • Assess capacity development needs of Committee support staff and make recommendations on required activities and learning needs.
   • Engage with the Secretariat of the Parliament develop institutional systems and processes.
   • Engage with the Secretariat of the Parliament to develop skills and knowledge, and attitudes and behaviours of Committee support staff.
   • Develop and implement formal capacity development programmes.
   • Provide regular on-the-job training and mentoring to Members of Parliament and support staff, as required.
   • Provide regular mentoring and coaching to Secretariat staff as requested by the project.
   • Provide continual assessment on progress.
4. Support the UNDP Parliament Project, with a focus on achievement of the following results:
   • Prepare and submit regular reports to UNDP through the Project Manager of the Parliament Project including compliance with monitoring and evaluation requirements: adviser logs, quarterly reports, annual reports, and ad-hoc inputs to Project reports.
   • Provide inputs to Project Work Plans relevant to his/her portfolio.
   • Participate in Project Meetings/workshops: Monthly meetings, team meetings, mid-term review meetings, and annual review meetings.
   • Undertake relevant tasks whenever required by the Project Manager.

IV. Impact of Results

• Legal capacities, skills and knowledge of MPs, Committees, and Secretariat staff strengthened through regular advisory support, on-the-job training and capacity development training programmes.
• Members of Parliament and technical staff enabled to effectively perform their legislative and oversight functions.
• Overall effectiveness of the Committees enhanced.
• Good situational awareness of the achievement of objectives through submission of regular progress reports to UNDP (Weekly Logs, Quarterly Reports, and Annual Reports).

V. Competencies

1. Corporate Competencies:
   • Demonstrates integrity by modelling the National Parliament’s values and ethical standards.
   • Extensive knowledge and ability to work in the context of Timorese institutions.
   • Compliance with national laws and Code of Conduct for the Advisers/Technical Specialist to the National Parliament of Timor-Leste.
   • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
   • Treats all people fairly without favouritism.
2. Functional Competencies:
   • Legal advisory competence required, preferably in a parliamentary environment.
   • Proven experience as an advisor to high level public officials.
   • Solid knowledge of legal and parliamentary role and functions of civil law system.
   • Strong negotiating and managerial skills to be able to work both independently and as a coordinator of a team.
   • Excellent interpersonal, intercultural and networking with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships, especially in Timor-Leste.
   • Facilitation skills.
   • Very good oral and communication skills.
3. Behavioural Competencies:
   • Team player with effective interpersonal skills.
   • Energetic, positive and constructive attitude.

VI. Recruitment Qualifications

Education
• Advanced degree in law (civil law) or related field or equivalent.

Experience
• Minimum eight years of experience at the senior level in supporting legislative processes.
• Experience in Public Finances an advantage.
• Parliamentary experience essential.
• Demonstrated experience in capacity building, coaching, mentoring and staff development preferably in a developing country environment.
• Demonstrated experience in providing advisory services, research and analysis.
• Knowledge of the legal system of Timor-Leste desirable.
• Work experience in a government context desirable.
• Experience working in developing and post-conflict country environment highly desirable.

Language Requirements
• Excellent command of written and spoken Portuguese is essential.
• A good standard of written and spoken English is required.
• Knowledge of Tetum or Bahasa Indonesia is an advantage.
• Successful completion of an intensive Tetum course within the first month of assignment is mandatory.

How to apply:

Please submit your application letter together with an up to date Curriculum Vitae to:

Liz Garrett
Operations Manager
Parliament Project
UNDP Timor-Leste

Liz.Garrett@undp.org

Legal Adviser European Banking Federation

The EBF is seeking to recruit at a full time position, a Legal Adviser for its Retail, Legal, Economic & Social Policy Department. More particularly, he/she will be in charge of legal, banking related issues and assist the Executive Director in the coordination of the EBF Legal Committee and respective Working Groups.
 

DETAILED RESPONSABILITIES
In particular, the adviser shall take care of establishing the common position of EBF members on legal, banking related issues under development at EU level and to facilitate the exchange of information at EU and national level on such issues. In addition, he/she will ensure that the EBF plays a full and representative role in the political, legislative and regulatory processes in this regard.
PROFILE
The successful candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience in Banking and EU affairs policy issues.
In addition, the candidate should:

• hold a university degree in Law and have a deep knowledge of both European Law and the EU institutional framework;
• be fluent in English – written and spoken (other languages an asset);
• possess excellent communication skills (both written and oral);
• display excellent influencing skills, persuasiveness, a good sense of diplomacy and the ability to reach compromise;
• demonstrate strategic and analytical skills;
• have excellent organisational skills;
• have the ability to work under pressure and cope with tight deadlines;
• be able to work both in a team and also autonomously; in a multi-cultural environment;
• handle politically sensitive subjects and generate agreement among members with diverse interests.

The ideal candidate will show great dedication to work, enthusiasm and a positive attitude towards the various projects for which he/she will be responsible.
 

ORGANISATION STRUCTURE
The person reports directly to the Executive Director of the Retail, Legal, Economic & Social Policy Department.
This is a challenging position, which will be rewarded with a competitive and attractive package.
 

APPLICATIONS
Please send your curriculum vitae to Ms. Pina Elégant, Internal Affairs & Human Resources Executive Director by 5 October 2012 at the latest email: ebf-hr@ebf-fbe.eu or mail: European Banking Federation, Avenue des Arts 56, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium.

Finance Lawyers specialised in Project and Structured Finance

The EIB, the European Union's Bank, is seeking to recruit for its Secretariat General and Legal Affairs Directorate (SG-JU), at its headquarters in Luxembourg:

Finance Lawyers specialised in Project and Structured Finance

Appointments will be made on the basis of a 3-5 year fixed term contract

This is a preliminary campaign in order to create a reserve list for anticipated future vacancies.   
Applicants will undergo an initial screening and short-listed candidates will then be held in reserve for up to one year, during which time they may be called for interview and selected for specific vacant posts

Purpose
The successful candidates will provide legal support to the operational Directorates, carrying out work relating to all tasks within the Division’s remit, and working independently on financing operations. They will draw up, as necessary, reports on completed transactions and prepare their own proposals when consulted on fundamental or unusual issues

Operating Network
The Bank’s Legal Department - Operations is divided into several Divisions, most focusing on a particular geographical region.  The Lawyers will report to the Head of Division and deal with legal documentation and legal issues for projects in the following regions:
 
Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) Division covering legal operations in Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, Hungary, Eastern Neighbours and Central Asia.
South East Europe (SEE) Division covering legal operations in Italy, Malta, Slovenia, Croatia, Balkans, Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Cyprus and Turkey
Western Europe and Baltic Sea (WEBS) Division covering legal operations in France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, United Kingdom, Ireland, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Baltic States, Poland and EFTA countries
The posts may involve a certain amount of travel for negotiations and signatures of legal documentation

Accountabilities

• Create the legal framework for financing operations and guarantees for projects in the aforementioned countries, notably for structured finance and project finance transactions (drafting, advisory support, conclusion of contracts and completion of all related legal formalities) and monitor these from a legal viewpoint, including loan restructuring and other post-signature events
• Manage high-level contacts and negotiations
• Liaise, where necessary, with external consultants and supervise their work
• Complete the administrative formalities vis-à-vis clients (public institutions and private enterprises)
• Undertake research and conduct legal studies on problems of law arising in connection with the Bank’s operations and in the context of developing new financial instruments
• Develop and maintain relationships within the Bank and represent the EIB externally

Qualifications

• University degree in Law and/or equivalent professional legal qualification
• A qualification or professional experience in both Common Law and Civil Law would be a distinct advantage
• At least 3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience in the field of structured finance and/or project finance, acquired within a law firm of international repute or the in-house legal department of a financial institution
• Significant experience in the drafting and negotiation of finance documentation
• Very good knowledge of standard computer tools
• Very good knowledge of English and/or French and a good command of the other (*).  Knowledge of other EU languages would be an advantage and may be a requirement for certain Divisions, depending on the specific countries of operation

Competencies

• Ability to analyse, summarise and solve problems
• Ability to develop innovative legal solutions
• Ability to draft documents rapidly and efficiently
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to argue convincingly and achieve a consensus among colleagues and third parties on legal matters
• Team player
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise (and meet deadlines)
• Integrity

(*) There may be certain flexibility on this requirement, but limited to particularly suitable candidates who may not yet be proficient in one of the two languages. If selected, such candidates will be hired on the condition that they build up rapidly knowledge of the relevant language and accept that their future career in the EIB may be subject to the attainment of sufficient proficiency in both of the Bank’s working languages

Deadline for applications: 30th September 2012

For more details and to apply, please go to https://erecruitment.eib.org selecting Job ID 100130

We believe that Diversity is good for our people and our business. We promote and value diversity and inclusion among our staff and candidates; irrespective of their gender, age, nationality, race, culture, education and experience, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or disability

Institutional, Corporate and Litigation Lawyer specialised in European Union and Institutional Law

The EIB, the European Union’s bank, is seeking to recruit for its Secretariat General and Legal Affairs Directorate (SG-JU), at its headquarters in Luxembourg an:

Institutional, Corporate and Litigation Lawyer specialised in European Union and Institutional Law

Appointment will be made on the basis of a 3-5 year fixed term contract

This is a preliminary campaign in order to create a reserve list for an anticipated future vacancy.   
Applicants will undergo an initial screening and short-listed candidates will then be held in reserve for up to one year, during which time they may be called for interview and selected for a specific vacant post

Purpose

The successful candidate will deliver the legal services required by the Bank in the areas of Institutional and European Union law and staff-related legal issues, in order to provide relevant legal instruments, documents and advice, and to protect legally the Bank's interests.  He/she will perform, independently, tasks related to all of the Division’s responsibilities: the legal aspects of Institutional, European Union and Community issues; project eligibility and compatibility of financing operations with Community law (in the areas of the environment, public procurement and state aid, transparency policy, human rights, etc.); staff-related legal issues; and litigation relating to the afore-mentioned issues  

Operating Network

The Lawyer will collaborate with the Division’s other legal advisers and will report to the Associate Director who heads the Institutional, Corporate and Litigation Division (ICL)  

Accountabilities

•  Provide legal advice and solutions, in the form of notes and opinions (in English/French),  in order to deal with institutional issues arising from the organisation and operation of the Bank as a European Union institution, established under European Union law, and the legal provisions applicable to the Bank’s staff
• Undertake research and conduct studies on legal issues under investigation across the areas for which the Division is responsible
• Represent the Bank’s Legal Service in internal working groups (meetings, panels and task forces) to  deal with specific issues
• Participate in external working groups (for example, with other European institutions)
• Maintain contact with the Division’s counterparts, both within and outside the Bank (may involve travel)
• Participate in activities relating to the Bank’s litigation
• Make legal presentations to various internal and external audiences

Qualifications

• University degree in Law and/or an equivalent professional legal qualification.  A post-graduate specialisation in EU Law would be an asset.  
• At least 3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience in the legal sector, ideally including at least two years in European Union institutions or bodies and/or with a law firm of international repute, with a focus on European Union law
• Sound knowledge of the main aspects of Institutional and substantive Community Law and European Union litigation  
• Proven track record as a lawyer in the banking or financial sectors would be an asset
• Very good knowledge of standard computer tools and familiarity with databases relating to EU law and case law
• Very good knowledge of English and/or French and a good command of the other (*).  Knowledge of other EU languages would be an advantage

Competencies

• Strong analytical and synthesis skills and the capacity to provide timely and sound judgement on a variety of complex, non-routine legal issues
• Ability to develop innovative legal solutions
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills
• Strong inter-personal skills
• Ability to work both within a group and autonomously
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise (and meet deadlines)
• Accuracy under pressure
• Flexibility
• Integrity

A secondment or similar from an EU institution or body may be considered

(*) There may be certain flexibility on this requirement, but limited to particularly suitable candidates who may not yet be proficient in one of the two languages. If selected, such candidates will be hired on the condition that they build up rapidly knowledge of the relevant language and accept that their future career in the EIB may be subject to the attainment of sufficient proficiency in both of the Bank’s working languages

Deadline for applications: 30th September 2012

For more details and to apply, please go to https://erecruitment.eib.org selecting Job ID 100128

We believe that Diversity is good for our people and our business. We promote and value diversity and inclusion among our staff and candidates; irrespective of their gender, age, nationality, race, culture, education and experience, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or disability

Lawyer for Operational Programmes and Technical Assistance activities

The EIB, the European Union’s bank, is seeking to recruit for its Secretariat General and Legal Affairs Directorate (SG-JU), at its headquarters in Luxembourg a:

Lawyer for Operational Programmes and Technical Assistance activities

Appointment will be made on the basis of a 3-5 year fixed term contract

This is a preliminary campaign in order to create a reserve list for an anticipated future vacancy.   
Applicants will undergo an initial screening and short-listed candidates will then be held in reserve for up to one year, during which time they may be called for interview and selected for a specific vacant post

Purpose
    
The successful candidate will provide legal support to the operational Directorates, carrying out work relating to all tasks within the Division’s remit and independently managing dossiers relating to standard operations

Operating Network

The Lawyer will cooperate closely with other legal advisers and operational counterparts across the Bank, and will operate under the supervision of the Head of the Operational Programmes and Technical Assistance Division (OPT), whose instructions he/she will follow when dealing with complex dossiers and whose approval he/she will seek on fundamental or unusual matters

Accountabilities

• Participate in the negotiation and drafting of legal documentation and provide all legal advice in relation to the institutional legal framework for the EIB’s operations and Technical Assistance under mandate, that is, where EIB manages third party funds, in particular EU budgetary resources  
• Participate in the negotiation and drafting of legal documentation and provide all legal advice in relation to Operational Programmes and Technical Assistance relating to the implementation of EIB’s mandates, in particular EU mandates
• Advise on new financial products and on general operational questions such as transparency, due diligence, protection of EU’s interest in the fight against fraud/money-laundering, in particular for operations outside the EU
• Participate in high-level negotiations, including negotiations with Member States, Bilateral and International FIs and  the Commission
• Undertake research and conduct legal studies on problems of law arising in connection with the Bank’s operations and in the context of developing new financial instruments

Qualifications

• University degree in Law and/or equivalent professional legal qualification
• A qualification and/or professional experience in both Common Law and Civil Law would be a distinct advantage.  (Further knowledge of other national laws would also be an asset)
• At least 3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in the field of Banking Law, Commercial Law and/or EU Law
• Experience in working with the European Institutions as well as other multilateral banks would be a distinct advantage
• Experience in the legal framework of EU funds would be preferred
• Very good knowledge of standard computer tools
• Very good knowledge of English and/or French and a good command of the other (*).  Knowledge of other EU languages would be an advantage

Competencies

• Ability to analyse, summarise and manage complex files
• Ability to provide sound judgement and to develop innovative legal solutions
• Ability to draft documents promptly and in a concise manner
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to argue convincingly and achieve a consensus among colleagues and third parties on official legal matters
• Team player
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise (and meet deadlines)
• Sense of initiative
• Integrity

A secondment or similar from an EU institution or body may be considered

(*) There may be certain flexibility on this requirement, but limited to particularly suitable candidates who may not yet be proficient in one of the two languages. If selected, such candidates will be hired on the condition that they build up rapidly knowledge of the relevant language and accept that their future career in the EIB may be subject to the attainment of sufficient proficiency in both of the Bank’s working languages

Deadline for applications: 30th September 2012

For more details and to apply, please go to https://erecruitment.eib.org selecting Job ID 100129

We believe that Diversity is good for our people and our business. We promote and value diversity and inclusion among our staff and candidates; irrespective of their gender, age, nationality, race, culture, education and experience, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or disability

Lawyer for Operational Programmes and Technical Assistance activities

The EIB, the European Union’s bank, is seeking to recruit for its Secretariat General and Legal Affairs Directorate (SG-JU), at its headquarters in Luxembourg a:

Lawyer for Operational Programmes and Technical Assistance activities

Appointment will be made on the basis of a 3-5 year fixed term contract

This is a preliminary campaign in order to create a reserve list for an anticipated future vacancy.   
Applicants will undergo an initial screening and short-listed candidates will then be held in reserve for up to one year, during which time they may be called for interview and selected for a specific vacant post

Purpose
    
The successful candidate will provide legal support to the operational Directorates, carrying out work relating to all tasks within the Division’s remit and independently managing dossiers relating to standard operations

Operating Network

The Lawyer will cooperate closely with other legal advisers and operational counterparts across the Bank, and will operate under the supervision of the Head of the Operational Programmes and Technical Assistance Division (OPT), whose instructions he/she will follow when dealing with complex dossiers and whose approval he/she will seek on fundamental or unusual matters

Accountabilities

• Participate in the negotiation and drafting of legal documentation and provide all legal advice in relation to the institutional legal framework for the EIB’s operations and Technical Assistance under mandate, that is, where EIB manages third party funds, in particular EU budgetary resources  
• Participate in the negotiation and drafting of legal documentation and provide all legal advice in relation to Operational Programmes and Technical Assistance relating to the implementation of EIB’s mandates, in particular EU mandates
• Advise on new financial products and on general operational questions such as transparency, due diligence, protection of EU’s interest in the fight against fraud/money-laundering, in particular for operations outside the EU
• Participate in high-level negotiations, including negotiations with Member States, Bilateral and International FIs and  the Commission
• Undertake research and conduct legal studies on problems of law arising in connection with the Bank’s operations and in the context of developing new financial instruments

Qualifications

• University degree in Law and/or equivalent professional legal qualification
• A qualification and/or professional experience in both Common Law and Civil Law would be a distinct advantage.  (Further knowledge of other national laws would also be an asset)
• At least 3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in the field of Banking Law, Commercial Law and/or EU Law
• Experience in working with the European Institutions as well as other multilateral banks would be a distinct advantage
• Experience in the legal framework of EU funds would be preferred
• Very good knowledge of standard computer tools
• Very good knowledge of English and/or French and a good command of the other (*).  Knowledge of other EU languages would be an advantage

Competencies

• Ability to analyse, summarise and manage complex files
• Ability to provide sound judgement and to develop innovative legal solutions
• Ability to draft documents promptly and in a concise manner
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to argue convincingly and achieve a consensus among colleagues and third parties on official legal matters
• Team player
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise (and meet deadlines)
• Sense of initiative
• Integrity

A secondment or similar from an EU institution or body may be considered

(*) There may be certain flexibility on this requirement, but limited to particularly suitable candidates who may not yet be proficient in one of the two languages. If selected, such candidates will be hired on the condition that they build up rapidly knowledge of the relevant language and accept that their future career in the EIB may be subject to the attainment of sufficient proficiency in both of the Bank’s working languages

Deadline for applications: 30th September 2012

For more details and to apply, please go to https://erecruitment.eib.org selecting Job ID 100129

We believe that Diversity is good for our people and our business. We promote and value diversity and inclusion among our staff and candidates; irrespective of their gender, age, nationality, race, culture, education and experience, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or disability

Legal Entity Controller United States

The Legal Entity Controller has overall responsibility for consolidation/end to end accounting for 10-15 U.S. legal entities, including sign off of full set of books. These legal entities are a combination of Corporate, Investment and Operating companies.

Core responsibilities will consist of:
·Analysis of financial statements and certification of monthly submissions.
·Balance sheet analysis and narratives.
·Review balance sheet account reconciliations.
·Balance sheet forecasting.
·Cash flow leadership including preparation, review, forecasting, coordination and training.
·Legal entity governance including coordination of the set up, closing & accounting for unusual transactions of legal entities.
·Process improvement initiatives including SAP optimization projects, IFRS and other Operational Excellence work.

Requirements:
·CPA.
·Strong technical accounting experience.
·Proven leadership, initiative & problem solving skills.

Function Specific Activities:

Prepare accounting entries to properly record business and financial transactions in Company financial systems.

Review inputs to verify that data entered is complete and accurate.

Ensure accuracy of accounting transactions.

Reconcile and analyze balance sheet accounts to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and account balances are accurately stated in accordance with GAAP and Company policy. Research and resolve any issues identified.

Identify, classify, maintain, and protect files, documentation and sensitive information consistent with record handling and retention requirements.

Education:Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
Related Work Experience:At least 5 years
Core Competencies:

Drives Innovative Business Improvements: Develops new insights into solutions that result in organizational improvements; promotes a work environment that fosters creative thinking, innovation and rational risk-taking.

Balances Immediate and Long-Term Priorities: Seeks to meet critical objectives while considering the impact of those decisions and activities on the ability to achieve long-term goals.

Delivers Results: Focuses on the critical few objectives that add the most value and channels own and others' energy to consistently deliver results that meet or exceed expectations.
Imports and Exports Good Ideas: Relentlessly seeks, shares and adopts ideas and best practices in and outside the Company and embraces change introduced by others.

Develops and Inspires Others: Builds and maintains relationships that motivate, guide, and/or reinforce the performance of others toward goal accomplishments. Develops self and others to improve performance in current role and to prepare for future roles; seeks and provides feedback and coaching to enhance performance.

Technical Skills:
Technical Accounting. Knowledge of and skill in applying accounting theory (e.g., internal controls, financial statement preparation, accrual accounting) related to mergers and acquisitions, treasury, insurance, tax and trade accounting, including researching and
investigating the affects of new accounting pronouncements on the company

Financial Policies and Procedures. Knowledge of the Company's financial policies and procedures including Standard Practices and Procedures, Standard Accounting Codes, Reporting And Budgeting, Code of Business Conduct, ISSCOM, as well as internal policies and procedures specific to area of responsibility (e.g., controller's group, fountain,
operations, manufacturing).

Coding. Ability to code transactions (e.g., journal vouchers, invoices, invoice deductions) in various systems.Consolidations. Knowledge of the Company's financial statement consolidation process including the impact on management reporting.Reconciliation. Ability to compare data from various data sources and identify inconsistencies or variances.

Legal Entity Controller

United States