Consolidation & External Reporting Accountant

at  CDW

JOB SUMMARY

Key accountant in the consolidation and reporting month end process.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Newly qualified ACA (Big 6 preferred)
• University Degree or professional qualification

• Understanding, analysing, and posting monthly Intercompany and consolidation journals in Navision and HFM.
• Maintain chart of accounts in both Hyperion and Navision.
• Setting up, tracking, and facilitating status calls throughout month-end close with US Consolidation & Reporting team.
• Communicate and liaise with various teams regarding progress/status of month-end close (e.g., Corp Accounting team, Revenue team, treasury team, etc.) to be able to plan the MEC process timely and smoothly.
• Summarizing intercompany mismatches and leading calls with relevant teams to spearhead clearing of mismatches.
• Work closely with Corporate Accounting & Systems team to address any reporting system issues during month-end close process and during day-to-day tasks.
• Updating / maintain communication channels regarding the consolidation process.
• Preparing the Balance sheet reconciliations on Blackline for all intercompany and consolidation GLs.
• Perform continuous assessment of the consolidation close process and implement controls to improve consistency and accuracy of the reported results.
• Develop new analytical tools or Maros etc. as needed to enhance and streamline the management reporting processes.
• Preparation of monthly close reporting pack, ensuring the financial records are maintained in compliance with US GAAP, UK GAAP, SOX and internal policies and procedures.
• Manage monthly reporting pack and co-ordinate with the wider finance teams to review balance sheet and P&L variance analysis for senior leadership monthly meetings.
• Ensure the timely and accurate completion and delivery of monthly close reporting pack through coordination with various stakeholders.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for the relevant GLs and investigate any abnormal balances.
• Prepare various financial analysis used to support cash flow statements, management reports and press releases.
• Support month-end close as needed.