Job Description

You will have responsibility for internal and external accounting and compliance across their Markets. They will be responsible for completion of all internal and external reporting requirements to a tight timescale and will maintain robust and efficient controls to satisfy our requirements. 

Key Accountabilities include (But not limited to):

• Responsible for and to Manage the Accounts Payable team and the end-to end Accounts Payable process to ensure that Vendors are paid according to payment terms and that the business is fully supported.
• Ensure all internal audit controls and local compliance requirements for the accounts payable process is followed, documented, and reported as required.
• Responsible for and Manage the Accounts Receivable function and the end-to end process to ensure that all tenders (including but not limited to (wire, credit card and cash receipts) are correctly allocated, and discrepancies are investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
• Ensure all internal audit controls and local compliance requirements for the Revenue process is followed, documented, and reported as required.
• Work closely with the Finance Director and Analyst to submit the monthly variance analysis reporting.
• Work with the Finance Director and Analyst in preparing budgets and forecasts
• Responsible for all ensuring all balance sheet reconciliations are complete and to inform the Finance Director of any risk or opportunities in the balance sheet
• Leading the year end process in line with the regional and global requirements
• Lead external Audit and completion of Statutory Financial Statements and their filing accurately and on time
• Lead external Audit and prepare Statutory Financial Statements
• Ensure local VAT compliance across all markets
• Ensure that company is Tax complaint across all markets and all returns are filed on time and are accurate. Incudes direct and indirect tax.
• Ensure a robust control environment in line with local GAAP and Group standards and policies
• Lead, coach and develop team members
• Champion best practice in the team
• Recruitment of team
• Setting Objectives and measuring performance and conducting employee assessments

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.)
• Post qualification related work experience in industry, preferably in the retail sector.
• Must be well presented, outgoing and self-motivated with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Track record of process improvements.
• Experience with Hyperion is a bonus