Accountant

Job description
Purpose of the Job

To ensure all financial accounting is accurate and up to date, and reconciliations of the general ledger and sub ledgers are maintained.
Job Accountabilities/Key Responsibilities
Ensuring accurate and proper financial accounting with proper checks, scrutiny and reconciliation of the general ledger, sub-ledgers, fixed asset register, balance sheet schedules and related reports using the current system
Management and financial reporting for the local businesses to ensure that information requirements (both Group and Regional) are met in a timely, accurate and efficient manner
Provide support to the local operations:
Monthly P&L and balance sheet reports and forecasts
Management of receivables, plus provide data to allow inventory, cable, and fixed asset verifications
Cash forecasting and planning
Ensuring compliance with Group and Regional policies and procedures
Ensuring adequate controls are in place across the business
Ensuring adherence to, and compliance with, direct and indirect tax laws and filing requirements, including payroll
Contributing to cost management and control

Person Specification/Job Requirements

Professional accounting qualification
Up to 5 years post qualifying experience, preferably with an international company
Strong accounting fundamentals and good knowledge of tax issues
Good analytical skills and commercial awareness

Desired Skills

Experience using ERP and reporting systems
Advanced excel skills

Desired Behaviors

Resilient and able to challenge
Good communication skills
Proactive
High attention to detail

Key Role Interactions

Finance Manager – EA Local Business
Projects Accountants
OM & Service Team