United Kingdom - North West London - Watford - WD17
1 year ago
Financial Accountant
Full Time
Job Description
Perform key month end close procedures
Own the monthly Other Income reporting processes within the Financial Accounting Team liaising with other teams as appropriate to ensure that reporting is completed on a timely basis
Own the monthly IT P&L reporting processes within the Financial Accounting Team liaising with the Corporate IT Finance teams as appropriate to ensure that costs are controlled and reporting is completed on a timely basis
Responsible for the completion of intercompany balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring that all intercompany balances are reconciled and reviewed in a timely manner with any risks or opportunities clearly identified & communicated
Ownership of the process to complete local GAAP Financial Statements for legal entities under the responsibility of the Intercompany Team
Actively participate in the implementation of process improvements, new reporting and control requirements as necessary
Other ad hoc tasks deemed as reasonable and appropriate by management.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Qualified accountant with proven post qualification experience in a multi-site environment
A thorough understanding of closing routines/ ability to ensure integrity of the general ledger in all areas of responsibility
An understanding of intercompany accounting in compliance with local and US GAAP
Flexibility in approach and a willingness to go beyond the defined role
Experience of Financial Reporting in both US GAAP and local statutory reporting
Ability to critically evaluate processes and oversee the execution of recommendations for improvement
Ability to develop relationships at all levels of the business
Ability to business partner and explain financials to non-financial personnel
Developed analytical skills and problem-solving skills