Hasbro European Services provides various services to Hasbro business units in Europe and the Middle East and Africa.
We are seeking a Financial Accountant to assume responsibility for the accounting within the Shared Service Centre (SSC) for the G and A, Benelux and Ireland sales markets, G and A, Benelux and Ireland entities, European cost entity, and the large sales entity under the supervision of the Financial Accounting Manager (FAM). This includes accounting for US GAAP, statutory accounting, external tax, and VAT reporting for these regions. The role involves maintaining internal controls to ensure all accounting entries are made in accordance with US GAAP, Corporate Accounting Policies, account analysis and reconciliation, and completion of financial reporting templates and online submission.
To be the first point of contact for all accounting tasks associated with G and A, Benelux and Ireland sales market, G and A Benelux and Ireland trading entity, and European cost entity.
Specific Responsibilities/Tasks:
Financial Accounting:
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Hold overall accountability to produce monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements for entities under responsibility in line with US GAAP and corporate policies and procedures.
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Assume responsibility for all areas of Hasbro European Trading Company.
G and A, Benelux, and Ireland Market:
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Prepare final balance sheet reconciliation and monthly package files identifying points for discussion and resolution prior to meeting with Financial Accounting Controller and Local Market Finance.
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Challenge final draft templates (such as sales allowances, A and P, pre:payments, and accruals) for review by Local Market Finance before submission; pass any required adjustments.
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Chair mid:month meetings with Local Market Finance to discuss business updates and requirements, pending issues to be resolved which impact the financials, internal control updates, and manage the relationships between the SSC and Local Market Finance.
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Review journals prepared by the Local Market Finance ensuring the calculation is accurate and supporting documentation is of auditable quality.
Financial Accounting Work:
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Prepare and review balance sheet and P and L accounts periodically to ensure appropriate valuation and resolve any queries.
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Review all clearing, accrual and prepayment accounts to ensure that accounts used are regularly reviewed and cleared.
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Prepare appropriate reconciliation, account analysis, and general ledger entries to enable the monthly reporting cycle to be completed on time and with accuracy.
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Review and approve all journal entries prepared by Assistant Financial Accountant.
Month:End Closing Process:
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Be the point of contact for Local Market Finance for markets under responsibility.
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Prepare monthly management P and L, perform limited analytical review in conjunction with the local market finance.
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Prepare monthly management package files identifying points for discussion and resolution prior to meeting with Financial Accounting Manager and Local Market Finance.
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Ensure online monthly financial submissions are in line with US GAAP and corporate policies and procedures.
Balance Sheet Reviews:
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Proactively lead the balance sheet review meetings and the mid:month meetings with local Finance teams and work to successfully action follow:up points.
Payroll:
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Ensure payroll process runs by liaising with the HR department.
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Ensure all payroll accounting is accurate.
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Ensure all payroll reporting requirements are met.
VAT:
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For registrations in Germany and Ireland, prepare accurate submission of monthly and bi:monthly VAT returns, monthly Intrastat and EC Sales list.
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Investigate any VAT issues uncovered in the preparation of the submissions.
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Liaise directly with the VAT team to assis