Managing a team of 5 direct reports and wider indirect reports, ensuring preparation of monthly financial accounts and reporting to Group using Saphir consolidation package.
Reconciliation and control of balance sheet accounts, including balance sheet reporting i.e. DSO, WCV (working capital reports).
Treasury reporting, managing cash flow information and hedging with Group.
Preparation of Statutory Accounts for all Companies.
Responsibility for all tax matters and liaising/working with Company's tax agent; including annual tax computations.
Key lead with external auditors managing interim and year end audits.
Review and improve finance processes and procedures for delivering accurate and timely information.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experienced Manager; confident leading and motivating a team
Professional accountancy qualification
Degree education or equivalent
Excellent communicator both verbally and in writing; flexible approach to ensure internal/Group deadlines achieved
Highly computer literate in MS Office tools (Excel & Word) and experience of consolidation tools
Motivated self-starter able to work on their own initiative
Fully conversant with, ideally, SAGE, Business Objects, Hyperion or equivalent reporting tool
Familiar with SAPHIR or equivalent reporting tool (i.e.: COGNOS Controller)