Senior Accountant – English Speaker

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Michael Page

Job description

The role of Senior Accountant has the following key responsibilities:

Accounting and Reporting o Manage monthly financial reporting and controls for EMEA’s entities (Spain and Italy branch), including:
Completeness and accuracy of transactions in the Group accounting system
Accurate presentation of the company P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statements ▪ Preparation of monthly general ledger reconciliations
Variance analysis
Monthly results review meetings with the Group head office
Drive the forecasting & budget process for the EMEA businesses
Maintain stewardship of EMEA’s business assets
Manage Purchasing, Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable functions

Financial process and controls

Assist in design and implementation of local policies and procedures consistent with the Group
Ensure compliance with Global policies and procedures
Work with cross functional teams to determine appropriate financial control points

Funding & Treasury

Monitor cash position and maintain flow forecasts
Assist in managing funding arrangements (such as intercompany loans and equity injections)
Maintain banking mandates in line with Group Treasury requirements

Tax & Legal

Ensure compliance with statutory reporting and tax obligations (income taxes, indirect taxes)o Support the Group in ensuring adequate Insurances are in place
Oversee performance of financial reporting obligations
Coordinate legal and financial fillings for each entity
Liaise with corporate secretary to maintain filing compliance of entities o Oversee the local audit process & support the global audit process where (if required)
Be aware of transfer pricing arrangements and coordinate preparation of yearly transfer price returns (if required)

Payroll and compensation

Support the payroll process through review and ensuring accuracy;
Liaise with an external payroll provider
Work with HR Team to define local incentives plan, implement and review incentives payouts
Act as the Travel and Expenses administrator to ensure compliance with Group and local policies

Projects/ Business Partnering

Manage financial aspects of projects including invoicing and collection as well as support the quotation process
Support senior executives and project managers to ensure that financial metrics of projects are at the forefront of their decision making
Liaise with Global HR on EMEA HR activities
Systems
Local lead for the Group’s accounting system (SAP Business One) and expense management system (Concur)

English is required|International Environment

Degree in Accounting & Finance required
Chartered Accountant or local equivalent
Very good command of English Experience & Knowledge
5-10 Years + post qualification experience
Experience of 5-10 years in similar position/s with business partnering and exposure to international business across multiple European Union country members
Working with external auditors, tax consultants, bankers and lawyers
Commits & meets deadlines and priorities consistently – able to deliver under pressure
Proven ability to deliver results whilst multitasking a range of complex tasks/activities by leveraging cross functional relationships
Strong written and oral communication skills
Aptitude for technology – Systems savvy

The Senior Accountant (EMEA) role is a broad role and responsible for assisting in efficient and effective finance tasks and supporting general office administration.