TRW Automotive is the world leader in automotive safety, developing and producing the industry’s widest variety of active and passive systems.
It has recently announced the plan to open in Czestochowa
EUROPEAN FINANCE SHARED SERVICES CENTRE.
The scope of the shared services center is to support all of TRW’s businesses across Europe.
By the end of 2010 it is expected to employ about 150 people.
Currently we are looking for candidates for the following positions:

ACCOUNTANT - ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Responsibilities:
-On a daily basis, process invoices for payment, credit memos, check requests, chargebacks, etc. Respond to vendor and operating unit questions. Follow up on signature approvals.
-Review Unaudited Liabilities account and work with operating units and suppliers to resolve discrepancies between receipt of goods and payments made. Track reasons for discrepancies and identify improvements to the process.
-Review vendor statements for credits and past due invoices. Collect any credits due TRW and request copies of past due invoices. Research debit balances and collect monies due TRW. Work with supplier and operating units to resolve open issues.

ACCOUNTANT - FIXED ASSETS

Operating range:
•Maintain operating units fixed asset records which include: asset creations, retirements, sales, transfers and maintenance. Prepare asset listings and depreciation forecasts.
•Perform monthly account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies. Prepare amortization schedules.
•Prepare month end journal entries, reconcile intercompany accounts, adjust accruals, review accounts for accuracy, transmit into reporting system, and complete reports for headquarters.
•Sarbanes Oxley Documentation and Testing. Prepare Year-End Package and local tax reporting requirements. Prepare Operating Plan and midyear updates to forecast. Special project requests from Corporate, Tax Department, SSC Management and Operating Units.
•Maintain operating units project systems records which include: Create new projects, release projects, input planned values, project table maintenance, and maintenance of capital project status. Prepare project activity reports.

ACCOUNTANT - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

Responsibilities:
-Issuing invoices to TRW customers.
-On a daily basis, apply cash received. Cash can be applied manually or electronically through the EDI process.
-On a daily basis, resolve cash application exceptions. Also, scan and attach remittance payment details to documents.
-Research and resolve issues reported by external customers or operating units.

ACCOUNTANT - GENERAL LEDGER

Responsibilities:
-Prepare month end journal entries, reconcile intercompany accounts, adjust accruals, review accounts for accuracy, transmit into reporting system, and complete reports for headquarters.
-Prepare Year-End Package. Respond special project requests from Corporate, Tax Department, SSC Management and Operating Units.
-Book Cash & Banking entries. Review Netting Payments. Prepare local tax data. Prepare check requests. Prepare recurring entries.
-Perform monthly account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.


Key Skills/ Personal Characteristics:

-A three year college or university degree from an accredited institution with a major in Accounting or Finance is required.
-One to three years experience on the similar position.
-Strong analytical, investigative, problem solving and computer skills are required - must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
-Knowledge of TRW accounting policies and practices and knowledge of SAP and/or QAD Financial Systems desired.
-Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and IFRS.
-Should be able to prioritize and deliver results in a timely manner. Attention to detail.
-Must be self motivated, organized and have the ability to communicate with various levels of TRW personnel (internal customers) and external customers in a confident and professional manner.
-Dedication to teamwork, outstanding customer service, and continuous improvement is essential.
-The applicant must be proficient in Polish and English (written and verbal) and would ideally also be able to communicate in at least one of the following languages: German, Italian, Spanish, Czech or French.