JOB SPECIFICATION: SPECIALIST ACCOUNTANT - OVERSEAS ENTITY LIQUIDATION PROJECT

Location: Remote with ability to travel to London occasionally
Employment Type: Contractor
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Specialist Accountant to lead a critical project focused on the orderly closure and liquidation of a handful of overseas entities. This is a hands-on, project-based role requiring a strong blend of technical accounting expertise, tax knowledge, and exceptional project management skills. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, organized individual capable of working independently to drive this complex process to a successful conclusion.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Qualified Accountant: A recognized professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA).
• Technical Accounting: Extensive experience in preparing statutory accounts, with a deep understanding of accounting standards (IFRS or local GAAP).
• Tax Expertise: Proven experience with corporate tax, including preparing and submitting tax returns for legal entities. Experience with international tax is highly desirable.
• Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects from initiation to completion. Experience with entity liquidation or wind-downs is a significant advantage.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to document preparation and financial analysis.
• Proactive & Self-Motivated: The ability to work autonomously, anticipate issues, and take the initiative to solve problems without constant supervision.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively manage external advisors and internal stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to navigate the unique challenges of each jurisdiction’s liquidation process.

• Project Management: Develop, manage, and execute the full liquidation and closure plan for multiple overseas entities, ensuring all tasks are completed on time and in line with local regulations and internal policies.
• Technical Accounting: Prepare and review all necessary accounting documents, including final statutory accounts, for the liquidation process. This includes ensuring accurate accruals, provisions, and derecognition of assets and liabilities.
• Tax Compliance: Oversee the completion and submission of final tax returns for each entity. Act as the primary point of contact for external tax advisors, proactively managing their work and responding to all tax queries.
• Advisor Management: Proactively manage and coordinate with a network of local advisors (e.g., lawyers, accountants, tax consultants) to ensure they meet agreed-upon deadlines and deliver high-quality work.
• Document Preparation: Draft, review, and prepare all required documentation for the liquidation process, including board resolutions, legal forms, and company secretarial filings.
• Audit and Query Resolution: Serve as the primary contact for auditors and tax authorities, fielding and resolving all related queries efficiently.
• Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular, clear updates on project progress, risks, and challenges to key internal stakeholders.
• Compliance: Ensure all activities are carried out in full compliance with local jurisdictional laws and company governance policies.