Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
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Essential Duties And Responsibilities
As an innovation leader, we look for an ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individual to join our European team. Working full-time from our Cramlington facility, you will primarily support the UK Country Financial Controller to ensure compliance with accounting standards and help drive financial reporting and control across multiple UK legal entities.
* Provides technical accounting expertise to UK Finance team members as required and directs the preparation and formal review of local financial reports and statements.
* Support the Country Financial Controller with ad hoc reporting and projects as required. Deputising for Country Financial Controller UK when required.
* Support statutory accounts preparation in accordance with accounting standards.
* Key point of contact for annual statutory and control audits for all UK entities.
* Key point of contact and liaison with EMEA Shared Service Centre (SSC) re. GL accounting, AR and AP for UK entities.
* Support month-end closing of ledgers of entities not supported by EMEA SSC.
* Handling all control activities where the finance department is process owner and that are subject to Sarbanes-Oxley Act 404 Compliance.
Keys to Success
* Requires conceptual and practical expertise in own area and general knowledge of related areas.
* Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate the company in the market.
Supervisory Responsibilities
* Acts as a resource for other team members; may lead projects with limited risks and resource requirements.
* Plans, initiates, and completes work assignments with a minimum of direction.
* Understands and applies legal requirements and administrative policies to departmental accounting functions. Interprets and analyzes complex fiscal data, drawing logical conclusions.
* Detects possible weaknesses in the internal control of standard accounting procedures and recommends revisions.
* Solves complex problems by taking a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
* Performs complex professional accounting duties.
* Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.
* Verbally communicate accounting procedures and policies to staff and others.
* Write memos and reports clearly and concisely.
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Requirements And Preferred Skills
* 5-7 years of experience.
* Fully qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA).
* Strong technical accounting skills on entity and divisional level IFRS or US-GAAP.
Why Gates?
Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.
Work Environment
Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.
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Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries: Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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