As the Financial Accountant, the successful candidate would be responsible for the full accounting functions of the business, assisting entities in the UK on a regular basis.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities - Collect, analyse and summarise account information from various subsidiaries
- Capture financial information provided by various subsidiaries
- Convert financial information and transactions from a foreign currency to a functional reporting currency
- Perform financial reconciliations, including but not limited to bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
- Tax computations and co-ordinating information between subsidiaries and tax consultants
- Conduct month-end and year-end procedures
- Prepare monthly reports, such as (but not limited to) Balance Sheet and Income Statements
- Account for intra-group transactions and eliminations
- Balance loans on a group level
- Execute consolidation procedures at group level
- Analyse trends in financial information and follow-up on variances identified
- Compile monthly management reports on time
- Develop period reports for management
- Provide accurate and timeous feedback to queries received from management and other stakeholders
- Assist with audit requests to complete audits in time
- Prepare budget and financial forecasts
- Keep up with financial policies, regulations, legislation, IFRS Standards and exchange rate conversions
Competencies: - Attention to detail and ability to organise complex information neatly and accurately
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
- Analytical thinker able to unpack and grasp complicated finance related scenarios
- Ability to work independently
- Highly motivated with ability to solve practical problems and follow written, verbal or other instructions
- Work well within a team and ability to management stakeholder relationships
- Strong organisational and time management skills with ability to prioritise effectively
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Reliable and flexible individual
Skills and Qualifications: - BCom Accounting Degree
- Financial services experience is essential
- Sage Evolution and advanced Excel