Home to the world’s best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

THE EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Accountancy qualification - Chartered Accountant
• Minimum of 4-8 years of experience in financial reporting, multi currency group consolidations, or a related field (including audit), with a strong background in working with related finance systems
• Deep knowledge of IFRS and Experience in external audit processes at an HQ level
• Experience in managing group reporting requirements and timetables
• Experience in large ERP systems such as SAP (design and implementation of new ERP systems)
• Proficiency in financial reporting software and validation systems (such as COPA, Hyperion, S4H) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Previous audit experience at a large audit firm advantageous
• The business language in Essential Home is English, therefore fluency in English is essential

THE SKILLS FOR SUCCESS

• Have a “can do” attitude, positive outlook and remain consistent under pressure
• Believe that building trust is important in team co-operation
• Are excited by the opportunity to build new processes from scratch and keen to simplify or standardise existing processes
• Are keen to “roll up your sleeves” and be involved in a diverse portfolio of work
• Are a team player with a “big picture” approach – able to win confidence and deal with a wide range of stakeholders
• Are a logical thinker with ability to organise, sequence and break down complex activities.
• Have the ability to prioritise and identifying the “things that matter” which should be focused on
• Are a natural problem solver and you work collaboratively & cross-functional to find solutions.
• Want to be a change agent. You are inspired by change and want to reshape the way we build and innovate the Finance controlling function.
• Respect other points of view, while not being afraid to share your thoughts and views
• Are comfortable working in changing environments with the inherent ambiguities
• Are a clear communicator, comfortable in interacting and influencing senior stakeholders
• In line with Essential Home core values, the candidate will be achievement focused and able to work in a direct and often pressurised environment. Entrepreneurial skills in terms of innovation and problem solving are key along with tenacity, tough-mindedness and ability to influence and demonstrate strong team working abilities and commitment.

EQUALITY

We recognise that in real life, great people don’t always ‘tick all the boxes’. That’s why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don’t meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role forms part of the newly created Essential Home Corporate Finance function, who, as a team, will be challenged with setting up the overall Corporate Finance and Finance Controlling function of the Essential Home business. We are creating an agile, entrepreneurial and results-oriented team with an emphasis on action, accountability, local ownership and care for each other. The team will be responsible for designing, implementing and managing the end-to-end corporate finance function of the Essential Home group, impacting businesses across Europe, North America and LATAM. This includes:

• Record to report function of the HQ and Holding company entities
• Accounting Policies, Standards and Procedures
• Internal financial controls framework
• Group consolidation, reporting and audit processes
• External financial and statutory reporting and compliance requirements
• Oversight for local financial control such as Balance sheet reviews

During the first two years, there will be a heavy focus on designing and implementing new processes and systems, including development of consolidation for the newly formed group, a new group wide ERP and consolidation system, as well as input into a new central finance shared service function. Thus a key success factor would be fresh, pro-active thinking on how best to leverage these capabilities, as we build them, to standardise, simply and optimise processes and requirements so the future operating model for Corporate financial controlling and consolidation fits with the dynamic nature of the Essential Home group. Within this team, the Corporate Finance Accountant will support on activities leading to efficient and accurate processing of transactions, executing a strong internal control framework and ensuring external reporting obligations are met to stakeholders. Manage the accounting policies and finance manual of the group, play a key part in the group external audit process, manage the ledgers of the head office entities, as well as provide technical accounting support to the group’s businesses across North America, Europe and LATAM. You will drive the completeness and accuracy of our financial reporting timelines. and assist in the change management and policies that safeguard our general ledger and financial reporting structures. The role will also play a key role in the development and implementation of financial reporting systems and processes.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop the initial financial reporting processes of Essential Home, considering the existing systems landscape and reporting processes
• Play a key part in the design, development and implementation of a new standard global ERP system – building requirements and efficiencies into the design for future benefit
• Close working relationship with Group consolidation team and as a Corporate Finance HQ team – take responsibility of IFRS accurate and compliant financial reporting process of the Essential Home group
• Development, implemented and monitor accounting policies, finance manuals/procedures and reporting calendars to ensure compliance and consistency in corporate accounting and consolidation
• Keeping abreast of technical and group developments across the Essential Home markets, assessing the impact and implementing required changes for group financial reporting and consolidations
• Provide guidance on the adoption and implementation of new accounting standards ensuring compliance with IFRS
• Provide training and support to finance teams on accounting policies, finance manuals and consolidation processes, internal controls, and the use of financial reporting systems
• Preparation of accounting memo’s documenting assumptions and decisions made on technical accounting matters in the group
• Preparation and review of non-standard accounting throughout the group such as M&A activity, Assets under construction, deferral of income or expenses etc
• With the small HQ team be responsible for day-to-day accounting of the corporate HQ entities, supported by the central shared services team, Monthly closing process and reporting on actuals, plan and estimates (forecasting) Substantiating balance sheet positions and reconcile subledgers.
• Preparation and audit of the Group Consolidated Financial statements
• Support Tax teams with tax filing, analysing, reporting (VAT, CIT, WHT)
• Maintain completeness and accuracy of reconciliations between external consolidated financial reporting and internal financial systems and reporting
• Maintain robust internal controls over the financial reporting process, working closely with the internal controls function to ensure compliance
• Lead and mentor local finance and shared service finance team members involved in the financial reporting process, providing direction, support, and development opportunities