Global Accounting Manager (6 months)
August 1
🔄 Hybrid – London
Description
• Oversee and lead the group's month-end and year-end close processes. • Work closely with Brand FP&A teams and accounting teams to ensure the accuracy of monthly results. • Develop and implement short-term tactical plans and daily operations, setting objectives that significantly impact team success. • Ensure COGNOS (our consolidation solution) accurately reflects information from entity ERP systems. • Take control of the global revenue reconciliation process, working with local accountants to ensure revenue is reconciled and reported correctly each month. • Identify opportunities for optimization and assess complex issues. • Review and document accounting processes across the group, analyzing and recommending improvements to optimize the use of our group ERP solution. • Support the Director of Accounting in managing the requirements of local accounting teams based in our offices in the UK and Europe. • Support the migration to Oracle, our chosen group ERP solution. • Make an active contribution to the further professionalization of Finance and the Accounting teams. • Develop and document business processes to maintain and strengthen internal controls over the month-end and year-end process. • Identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change in the accounting team. • Lead the effective optimization of accounting processes, enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring accurate financial reporting. • Drive the successful implementation and utilization of our group ERP solution, supporting our strategic finance initiatives. • Develop and document robust internal controls and business processes to support the month-end and year-end close processes.
Requirements
• Qualified Accountant with a minimum of 7 years post-qualification relevant work experience, preferably in accountancy or audit within a large SME or a small multinational. • Experience consolidating financial information for multiple locations throughout Europe. • Proficiency in using accounting and related systems, preferably Oracle Fusion. • Extensive accounting and reporting knowledge, with a strong understanding of IFRS. • Strong conceptual thinking and analytical skills. • Ability to maintain an overview and set the right priorities in a fast-moving environment. • Hands-on, socially skilled, and able to engage and convince people. • Curious, result-driven, and proactive in identifying and implementing improvements. • Good written and spoken communication skills in English.
Benefits
• 25 days of holiday a year (excluding public holidays) increasing by 1 day each year up to 30 days after 5 years continuous service • 8 weeks out of the year to work working remotely abroad • Hybrid working - 2 day a week in the office with Thursday as Storio Day • Healthcare, dental and life assurance • Purchase Pension scheme with employer/employee contributions • Season ticket loans • Cycle to work scheme • Mental health and wellbeing support available 24/7 • Referral bonus when you bring your friends to join the team
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