Financial Accountant - International Statutory Compliance

Role & responsibilities

• Preparation of extended trial balance for annual statutory accounts for international entities.
• Preparation and review of statutory financial statements for international entities.
• Preparation of flux analysis and overall understanding of International entities.
• Preparation of journal entries, review general ledger accounts and prepare reconciliations in accordance with US GAAP/IFRS.
• Completion of statutory quarterly and annual financial close processes.
• Liaise with audit teams and other advisors to ensure timely and accurate completion of all statutory obligations for several international entities.
• Preparation of requested items for external providers including required schedules and support packs for annual compliance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and continually improve processes and systems for both financial and statutory reporting.
• Work cross-functionally internally, specifically with internal tax, legal and corp accounting teams.
• Preparation of Statistical returns for several international entities.
• Participation in accounting projects to bring continuous improvement to statutory compliance.

Preferred candidate profile

The ideal candidate is a self-starter, a great communicator, and enjoys collaborating with people with a diverse set of talents, in a dynamic fast-paced Shared Services Centre environment.

Basic Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACAI, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent accreditation)
• 3+ years post-qualified experience or equivalent preferred

Other Qualifications

• Shared Service Centre experience, preferably in a complex global accounting environment.
• Proficient and comfortable with technical accounting and interpretation across US GAAP, IFRS and global reporting.
• Will work as part of a cohesive team of global finance professionals and will need to be able to support the achievement of the team's goals while managing individual responsibilities.
• Team player who creates and maintains effective working relationships.
• Ability to work independently, a self-starter with minimal direction and guidance needed.
• Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) - need to communicate to all levels within the business.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, ability to multitask, plan and prioritise work schedules and work within agreed timescales.
• Ability to work under pressure in a demanding environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to analyse as well as demonstrating an ability to focus on a high-level overview.
• Demonstrates statutory accounting background and qualifications.
• Fast learner, picking up a new environment, with a 'can do' attitude and hands-on approach.
• Flexibility to work across different time zones when required.