Financial Accountant

Job Description

One of the biggest names in tech/social media is looking for a Financial Accountant. You must have a recognised Accounting qualification, 1-2 years' PQE and IFRS/US GAAP reporting experience.

The ideal candidate will be a top academic performer with experience in the Accounting function of a multinational organisation. The successful candidate must be a driven, high energy, customer service focused individual that can work well with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. They will be expected to problem solve, recommend solutions and exercise good business judgement while performing their function.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing multiple EMEA entities from a US GAAP and local compliance point of view
• Manage some processes related to month-end and quarter-end close, including P&L, Balance Sheet and variance analysis
• Manage processes for the preparation of Corporation Tax and VAT Returns
• Manage processes for the preparation of Statutory Financial Statements
• Assist with the preparation and co-ordination of Statutory Audits
• Review the work of our outsourced partners
• Support the Finance team in design, testing and roll-out of financial reporting systems/tools/processes
• Initiate, lead and manage process improvement projects to build for scale

Requirements:

Essential

• Excellent team player who is very comfortable working as part of a larger team located in different locations
• 1-2 years relevant industry experience (post qualification) with a large, fast-growing, multi-national company
• Solid knowledge of US GAAP and local GAAP
• IFRS/US GAAP reporting experience
• Strong computer and analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel (experience with Oracle ERP or similar package is very desirable)
• Excellent planning, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Organised and thorough with desire for continuous improvement
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related financial discipline required
• Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA etc.)
• Demonstrates taking ownership of processes end to end

Preferred

• 'Big 6' Audit Background
• Experience in industry (or secondment from practice)
• Experience of SOX Control environment

Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative.

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