Job Description

The role will suit a qualified accountant with experience managing statutory audits and experience working within a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will have a strong accounting background, attention to detail and will be comfortable leading and coaching a small team of accountants within the EMEA Financial Accounts Team.
Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day activities of the EMEA Financial Accounts Team, alongside the existing Financial Accounting Manager and directly reporting to the Finance Director.
• Responsibility for the month end process, including twelve legal entities across multiple countries.
• Detailed review of entity Profit & Loss and Balance Sheets, plus review of Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Lead and coach direct reports, plus others in the Financial Accounts team.
• Liaise with local accountants in EMEA subsidiaries to ensure consistent accounting and reporting.
• Support statutory requirements including relevant tax filings, statutory accounts and VAT returns.
• Maintain and enhance documentation of current business processes, financial controls and accounting policies to adhere to internal and SOX procedures.
• Key contact for internal and external auditors and oversee the EMEA interim and year end audit procedures.
• Support the FP&A function with the annual financial strategy and budgeting processes.
• Lead and manage other ad-hoc and project-based work as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities