SUMMARY
Reporting to the CFO, this fixed-term contract 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
* Manage and oversee the daily operations of the finance department including:
* month and end-year process
* accounts payable/receivable
* cash receipts
* general ledger
* worldwide payroll and related taxes
* treasury, budgeting
* cash forecasting
* revenue and expenditure variance analysis
* capital assets reconciliations
* 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.
* Maintain accounting ledgers by posting account transactions.
* Validate VAT chargeability and rates; assist with VAT reporting and filing.
* Verify accounts by reconciling statements and transactions.
* Resolve account discrepancies by investigating documentation.
* Maintain financial security by following internal accounting controls.
* Assist with annual audits for UK and other foreign entities.
* Maintain financial information, files and records for compliance with established policies.
* Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
* Conduct 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.
* Support the corporation's annual audits by analysing and detailing general ledger accounts.
* Assist with the annual and mid-year budgeting and review process, including analysing trends, costs, revenues, commitments and obligations incurred.
* Assist with monthly budget vs actual variance reporting.
* Support domestic and international tax accountants.
* Project accounting data to show the effects of proposed plans on financial conditions.
* Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential.
* Interface with other departments for financial questions and analysis.
* Other duties as assigned.
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.
* Experience with general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, monthly and annual close processes and reconciliations.
* Experience 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 Intacct or comparable enterprise accounting software.
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.
* Ability to act 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.
* 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.
* Fixed Term Contract position estimated to last 12 months.
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