Intercompany Accountant (12-month Contract)

At Keywords Studios, we use our passion for games, technology, and media to create a global services platform for the video games and entertainment industries. Our aim is to become the “go-to” provider of technical and creative services across a variety of service lines.

We enable leading content creators and publishers to leverage our expertise and capacity across the lifecycle of interactive content. In doing so, we empower our clients to remain lean and agile and to focus on creating the most engaging experiences.

Keywords Studios is trusted and relied upon by many of the world’s leading video games and entertainment companies to work alongside them during concept, development and live operations by leveraging the breadth and depth of our industry leading service lines every step of the way.

The ultimate parent company in the group is EQT AB. See www.keywordsstudios.com for further information.  

People who work at Keywords Studios are passionate, talented, committed, and resourceful. Human talent is our most valuable resource, and, as a business, we thrive on diversity, celebrate uniqueness and work together in teams across 70+ facilities in 26 countries.

Keywords Studios now has an exciting opportunity for an Intercompany Accountant to join an impressive team. This position will report to the Regional Accounting Manager and is on a fixed one year contract. We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Intercompany Accountant to lead the reconciliation of historic balances to facilitate the set-up of an In-House Bank operating model. The role involves managing and reconciling intercompany transactions across multiple entities while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing of intercompany accounts, assisting in month-end close, and collaborating with various departments, mainly Finance, Tax and Treasury, to streamline intercompany processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all intercompany balances are accurately recorded and reconciled in accordance with accounting policies and IFRS/GAAP standards.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in intercompany accounts across multiple entities.
• Propose resolutions, including funds flows, write-offs, and accounting entries where necessary, and project manage the execution from start to finish
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes by preparing intercompany reports and reconciliations.
• Process and reconcile intercompany transactions, including invoices, payments, and journal entries.
• Ensure timely settlement of intercompany balances and work with counterparts in different entities to clear outstanding items in line with the Group Treasury Policy (net 30 days).
• Monitor compliance with transfer pricing policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with finance teams globally to improve intercompany accounting processes.
• Support external and internal audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations related to intercompany accounts.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Support treasury projects and system enhancements to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CMA)
• 3+ years of accounting experience, focusing on intercompany transactions.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably NetSuite).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Experience in a multinational or shared service environment.
• Understanding of tax and transfer pricing regulations related to intercompany transactions.
• Familiarity with automation tools for intercompany reconciliation.

• Benefits
• Tickets
• Fringe and Welfare Benefits
• Learning and Development
• Hybrid