SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Part-Qualified accountant with some prior experience in industry
• Previous experience operating in an international multi-site business with exposure to FX transactions
• Experience of supporting the preparation of local GAAP financial statements
• Experience in VAT preparation, review and submission
• Good technical knowledge
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, previous experience of working using a Global ERP system
• Professional services industry experience is desirable
• Demonstrable ability to meet deadlines, results orientated and “can do” attitude
• A natural team player who can interact easily with colleagues and have strong communication skills
• Ability to work with large data sets, and comfortable with manual, detail driven processes

Month end - GAAP

• Completing monthly close to global deadlines including preparation and posting of month-end journals
• Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including timely resolution of differences
• Preparation of monthly Fee Reconciliations
• Preparation of quarterly Intercompany Reconciliations and Invoicing, including working with our Treasury Team to ensure timely settlement of Intercompany Balances

Monthly local statutory accounts, fiscal and compliance

• Prepare monthly data packs for local accountants and share to agreed timelines
• On a monthly basis review and reconcile local GAAP / management accounts, understand differences and where appropriate make adjustments to GAAP and/or local books
• Liaise with external advisors, including auditors and local accountants.
• Support the local country audits ensuring a timely submission of Financial Statements, and also A&M Tax Team to ensure a timely submission of Corporation Tax and Transfer Pricing Returns
• Compile data for VAT and other fiscal returns and ensure these are correctly reported to the local fiscal authority on a timely basis and correctly accounted for in GAAP books