Job Description

• To support the Financial Controller in ensuring the accuracy, timely accounting of transactions and compliance with the internal and external requirements of the ledgers, so that SOX, Internal & External Audit and other compliance/regulatory requirements are met;
• To provide accounting support to the business as required;

Main Duties/Responsibilities
Support the Financial Controller in:
 

• Developing the Accounting function, enhancing processing efficiency and internal controls which will improve control of the business and protect its assets;
• Supporting the Month End Actuals Reporting production process within the Group timetable ensuring accuracy and on time delivery;
• Preparing or reviewing monthly accounts reconciliations according to Group requirements;
• Assisting with the preparation of the statutory reporting within the agreed timescales including liaising with the Auditors;
• Preparing documentation (and required updates) of the Accounting processes and ensure respective communication across the business;
• Governance of the master data in the financial systems.
• Assisting with the preparation of Corporate tax activities;
• Responsible for the maintenance of SOX narratives;
• Manage the delivery of the SOX deadlines for testing;
• Development of a SOX compliance testing plan;
• Being involved in other occasional Finance projects, reports and analysis as required;
• Assisting with the preparation of Corporate tax activities;
• Ensuring that all interactions and engagements are carried out with the highest ethical and professional standards and that all work is accomplished with quality and in accordance with the Company and Corporate values;
• Support the budget & strategic planning process as necessary.

Position Requirements:

Professional Knowledge & Experience:

1. Excel skills to a standard that complements the activities of the role;
2. Able to demonstrate a superior knowledge of useful functionality within Word and PowerPoint;
3. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills;
4. Have used Financial systems to a level that the information provided allows business decisions to be made;
5. Has a strong track record in operating effectively at all levels of the company as a business partner;
6. Exposure to working within a multi-national Corporation with a strong drive to deliver the demands of a successful and actively growing Corporate owner;
7. Proven track record of delivering within a high pressure, demanding environment.

Skills/Traits:
1. Good command of the English language and very articulate;
2. Strong written, verbal and IT communication;
3. Ability to multi-task, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines is key;
4. Attention to detail of a level that ensure information is correct at the point of publication;
5. Solutions driven attitude;
6. Able to think beyond the moment whilst delivering for the present;
7. Focused on the delivery of Financial goals rather than task driven;
8. Provide the correct information in the right format to customers;
9. Drive proactive analysis and act upon the outcomes of the information;
10. Able to build partnerships with key activities and individuals across the Company for the overall benefit of the business;
11. Meet commitments in a timely manner.
12. Take ownership of information and processes, with a willingness to challenge the status quo;
13. Lead by example, act with integrity, impartiality and independence. Applies sound personal judgment in all interactions;
14. Acknowledge and respect the Company’s values and processes.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities