We are looking for a Finance Accountant to cover a 14:month maternity leave in our Direct to Consumer (D2C) accounting team. Reporting to the Finance Accounting Manager, the purpose of this role is to provide the following services:
:Project work: Assist in setting up new revenue channels and support the business in launching D2C in other international territories.
:Technical accounting: Manage the recognition of different revenue streams across multiple marketplaces in Europe.
:Reporting and analysis: Oversee D2C sales reporting and implement processes to ensure accurate revenue reporting.
:Compliance: Handle US GAAP, statutory accounting, external tax, and VAT reporting.
:Audit support: Provide support for external audits and VAT preparation.
This is a remote:based role with the expectation of occasional travel to our Uxbridge office as needed.
A day in the life of the Finance Accountant, D2C:
Reporting:
:Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements for the Hasbro Direct to Consumer business.
:Serve as the point of contact for Financial Planning and Local Finance.
:Ensure reporting templates align with US GAAP and corporate policies.
:Prepare final balance sheet reconciliations and monthly package files, identifying points for discussion and resolution.
:Prepare, review, and approve journals, ensuring calculations are accurate and supporting documentation is of auditable quality.
:Review all clearing, accrual, and prepayment accounts to ensure regular clearance.
Statutory Accounting:
:Support markets in preparing statutory accounting across Europe.
:Ensure statutory accounts reconcile with year:end reporting templates and are reviewed and approved by local management.
VAT, Corporate and Local Taxes:
:Assist in preparing VAT returns, Intrastat, EC Sales lists, and other tax returns for various markets as needed.
:Ensure D2C reporting follows Corporation Tax guidelines across Europe.
:Maintain up:to:date transfer pricing documentation.
Audit and SOX:
:Manage year:end audits for D2C accounting, liaising with SSPs and auditors to resolve queries.
:Oversee SOX controls, including implementing remediation plans in line with agreed timetables.
:Ensure all necessary corporate processes are followed.
Recharges:
:Raise recharge requests for local costs to Hasbro SA, Hasbro European Trading Company, and other Group Companies.
What You'll Bring:
:Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or similar).
:Experience in financial accounting and reporting, particularly with big data.
:Auditing experience.
:Experience in multinational FMCG, licensing, or e:commerce.
:Ability to work unsupervised, under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
:Experience in VAT returns preparation and reporting.
:Knowledge of US GAAP.
:Proficiency in SAP.
:Excellent communication skills at all levels, including the ability to clearly summarize and present information to management.
:Strong attention to detail.
Our Values
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Jump in muddy puddles: Be adventurous and brave in driving our business results while never forgetting we are a company built on play.
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Friendship is magic: Create diverse and inclusive communities where all feel welcome and unified in the shared joy of storytelling and play
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Be legendary: practice excellence, improve on our legacy, create awesomeness
We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
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