Ensuring compliance with, and maintenance of, suitable accounting and processing policies, procedures and controls in accordance with local and international requirements
Managing the close co-operation and key relationships with Finance and other departments
Liaise with outsourced service providers
Liaison with auditors [internal/external], tax, pension and other advisors on control and compliance matters including VAT and income tax issues, policies and procedures
Be responsible for keeping abreast of the development in technical accounting issues their interpretation and implementation into accounting policy
Ensure and co-ordinate compliance with local statutory reporting requirements, particularly in relation to annual audit and production of local accounts including external auditor liaison
Ensure and co-ordinate compliance with group reporting requirements with regard to supplier compliance
Assist in the management of outsourced service providers, involving selection, performance review and cost control
Day to day management and processing of accounting transactions
Day to day management and liaison with outsourced finance service provider to ensure timely processing of accounting transactions, payment of local supplier invoices and submission of relevant returns to the authorities
Prepare and submit monthly accounts including inventory valuations/prepayments and accruals/intercompany invoicing and offsetting
Review and submit monthly accounts of the outsourced finance service provider
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for all accounts
Review balance sheet reconciliations for all accounts of outsourced finance service provider
Submit Intrastat, VAT and Statistical data as required
Prepare annual accounts together with a year end audit file containing all relevant supporting documentation
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Management Accountant
Experience in a similar role desirable but not essential
Part Qualified or Qualified by experience both equally considered
Candidates studying towards an Accountancy Qualification are considered but its not essential