Summary
The Finance Manager IL is a key position in the Israeli organization and is responsible for all financial activities, including accounting, tax compliance, reporting, payroll, and insurance.
Being part of the global Finance management team, the Finance Manager IL is leading in fully harmonizing accounting practices and financial processes.
Roles & Responsibilities
Be responsible for overseeing all finance-related activities in the country and developing the local team as a whole.
Manage the accounting team, including a Chief Accountant, a team of 8 Bookkeepers, and an Administrative Assistant. Generate and record regular accruals, prepayments, and other accounting transactions.
Prepare financial statements and other relevant reports, analyze financial data to identify trends and provide insights, and prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly management reporting.
Ensure adherence to tax and legal regulations and financial reporting standards.
Manage the payroll unit, including a Payroll Manager and 2 Payroll Accountants. Ensure accuracy in payroll calculations and work in close cooperation with HR.
Monitor and enforce compliance with local insurance requirements in close cooperation with Legal, handle tax filings and ensure adherence to local tax laws.
Help implement, as part of the global Finance management team, the strategy of the Finance division. Work closely with the Finance Manager NL to harmonize accounting practices and financial processes.
Provide pro-active business support and build strong partnerships with all relevant functions.
Candidate profile
Education and experience:
Qualified Accountant: CPA level- mandatory.
At least 5 years of experience in financial management with a good understanding of compliance;
At least 7 years of international experience in a complex industrial environment, understanding diverse financial regulations and practices;
Fluent in English, both spoken and in writing
Strong MS Office skills
Personal skills:
Strong management skills;
Self-motivated, ability to work autonomously, and a detail-oriented, problem-solving mindset is a must.
Team player with a hands-on mentality;
Service-minded, enthusiastic, and high sense of responsibility.
