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Summary
Reporting to the CFO, this temporary role is responsible for supporting the general accounting function and ensuring quality control over financial transactions and reporting. It often entails an understanding of related fields such as business law, statistics, tax, and general management ensuring the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying and consolidating transactions. Timescale for this position is 6 months.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include The Following
* Manage and oversee the daily operations of the finance department including:
o month and end-year process
o accounts payable/receivable
o cash receipts
o general ledger
o worldwide payroll and related taxes
o treasury, budgeting
o cash forecasting
o revenue and expenditure variance analysis
o capital assets reconciliations
o equipment and supply procurement process
* Perform month, quarter and year-end closing procedures and general ledger reconciliations.
* Assist with preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
* Review, investigate and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries and reports.
* Maintains accounting ledgers by posting account transactions.
* Validate VAT chargeability and rates is aware of difference in treatment for services rendered in the UK, the EU, or internationally. Assists with VAT reporting and filing.
* Verifies accounts by reconciling statements and transactions.
* Resolves account discrepancies by investigating documentation.
* Maintains financial security by following internal accounting controls.
* Assists with annual audits for UK and other foreign entities.
* Maintains financial information, files and records (e.g. copies of paid invoices, checks, documentation, reimbursements, reports, vendor files, receipts, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies.
* Maintains compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
* Ad Hoc Research and analysis.
* Maintain and balance subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions; and resolving discrepancies.
* Assist with intercompany transactions and consolidation.
* Assist with the corporation's annual audits by analysing and detailing general ledger accounts and providing information for auditors.
* Assist with the annual and mid-year budgeting and review process, including analysing trends, costs, revenues, commitments and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses; review of budget submissions, capital budget requests, and incorporation of such into the budget model.
* Assist with monthly budget vs actual variance reporting.
* Assist in providing support for the domestic and international tax accountants.
* Project accounting data to show the effects of proposed plans on capital investments, income, cash position, and overall financial condition.
* Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential.
* Interface with other departments for financial questions and analysis.
* Other duties as assigned. Process and prepare financial and business forms for the purpose of checking account balances, facilitating purchases, etc.
Supervisory Responsibilities
* Payroll, Procurement, General Ledger, AR and AP.
EDUCATION And EXPERIENCE
* Undergraduate Degree in Accounting.
* ACA/ACCA qualified or Qualified by Experience preferred, but not required.
* Ten + years of experience working in the accounting field.
* General ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, monthly and annual close processes and reconciliations.
* Managing a global team with some remote employees.
Computer Skills
* High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and general computer & technology literacy.
* Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
* Working knowledge of Sage lntacct or a comparable enterprise accounting software tool.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
* Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, including internal controls.
* Technical accounting skills preferred.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize.
* Highly detail oriented and organized in work.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results.
* Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager.
* Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
* Experience with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) preferred, but not required.
Additional Information
* Flexibility in scheduling is essential to ensure effective collaboration and communication with team members across different time zones. Candidates must be available to work designated hours to support US employees and meetings as needed.
* Standard Office environment with desktop business equipment and frequent telephone/video calls.
* Hybrid role, 3 days/week working in the office at Whiteley, 2 days working from home.
* Temporary position estimated to last 6 months.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Temporary
Job function
Strategy/Planning and Information Technology
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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