United Kingdom - North West London - Watford - WD17
2 years 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 company and 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.