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Jean Rijs

@jeanrijs

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Senior Accountant with expertise in financial compliance and analysis.

Switzerland

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What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic role that fosters growth, collaboration, and innovation in financial management.

I am a seasoned Senior Accountant with nearly a decade of experience in financial compliance and reporting, primarily within multinational corporations. My tenure at Salesforce has honed my skills in VAT compliance management, financial statement preparation, and adherence to international accounting standards such as IFRS and USGAAP. I have successfully led complex projects, including the implementation of a global fixed asset policy that significantly reduced closing days and streamlined payroll processes through automation.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong ability to collaborate across departments, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. My role as a country controller for various jurisdictions has equipped me with the expertise to manage financial operations effectively, including cash and payroll accounting for multiple entities. I am passionate about leveraging data analytics tools like Tableau to enhance financial insights and drive strategic decision-making.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

EMEA Senior Accountant

Salesforce

Aug 2014 - Jun 2023 (8 years 10 months)

Managed VAT compliance for Slack International, prepared financial statements under IFRS for South Africa, and reconciled transactions for over 15 entities. Led SOX compliance and utilized Tableau for variance analysis. Implemented global fixed asset policy changes and automated payroll processes.

IFRS SOX Tableau Financial Statements

EMEA GL Accountant

Boart Longyear

Sep 2012 - Dec 2013 (1 year 3 months)

Oversaw GL accounting for the UK and Netherlands, executed VAT returns, and managed monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Facilitated the sale of the UK entity and led the transition of GL accounting processes to Switzerland.

GL Accounting VAT Returns Account Reconciliation Restructuring

EMEA GL Accountant

Elizabeth Arden

Apr 2010 - Jun 2012 (2 years 2 months)

Managed GL accounting for UK and Nordic entities, streamlined annual reporting, and facilitated audits. Provided treasury support for budget planning and monitored capital expenditure.

GL Accounting Treasury

EMEA AP Accountant

Elizabeth Arden

Mar 2009 - Mar 2010 (1 year)

Directed AP operations for Scandinavia, resolved supplier queries, and processed invoices. Led systems integration of Concur and JD Edwards Oracle, increasing invoice processing efficiency.

Supplier Invoice Processing System Integration Concur Aged Payables

Finance Accountant

Saffron Digital Agency

Jun 2007 - Jul 2008 (1 year 1 month)

Managed daily bookkeeping, assisted with month-end accruals, and handled supplier contracts. Automated the invoicing process, significantly reducing time spent on financial tasks.

Bookkeeping

Finance Assistant

Enigma Security Solutions

Jan 2007 - May 2007 (4 months)

Handled AR invoicing, payroll timesheet collection, and petty cash management. Implemented Sage accounting software to automate invoicing and payroll processes.

Invoicing Payroll Management Petty Cash Time Management