Job Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join the Technical Accounting and Advisory team, which partners with senior stakeholders across Group functions and divisional offices worldwide to provide practical advice and solutions to complex accounting issues.
This role offers a fantastic opportunity for highly ambitious candidates to rapidly progress their skill-set and career in a high-performing team.
The selected candidate will become a key member of the team, reporting to the Senior Manager – Technical Accounting and Advisory, and working closely with colleagues around the globe.
Main Responsibilities and Tasks:
* Perform accounting research and analysis of new transactions, business initiatives, and new accounting pronouncements and document the appropriate accounting treatment.
* Assist in the accounting and reporting of technical areas such as goodwill and intangibles, derivatives, pensions, share-based compensation, financing transactions, acquisitions, and divestitures.
* Assist in the coordination of annual audit and quarterly review activities performed by external auditors and SEC/statutory filings.
* Maintain, document, and improve the company's US GAAP compliant accounting policies and procedures at global and divisional levels.
* Assist in managing and monitoring global statutory financial statement filings under multiple accounting standards.
* Review existing areas of critical accounting policies to ensure alignment among all divisions and deliver trainings as necessary.
* Participate in presenting accounting and US GAAP transition matters to various teams within the Group, Divisional, and operating companies.
* Support ad-hoc requests and special projects, including acquisition due diligence activities and integration of newly acquired businesses.
Key Skills, Experience & Requirements:
* Qualified accountant (Chartered Accountant or equivalent).
* Strong background and understanding of US GAAP and IFRS accounting principles, including preparation of financial statements. Technical accounting and advisory experience is preferred.
* The position suits new qualified accountants or accountants with up to 2 years PQE with experience in accounting advisory or strong technical accounting skills.
* Strong oral and written communication skills.
* Ability to work well with all levels of leadership and departments within the company.
* Ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects in order to meet tight deadlines and produce high-quality work.
* Experience of HFM and web-based financial reporting applications is an advantage.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database applications.
* Works with integrity and can be trusted to work on projects of a confidential nature.
* Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills.
* Comfortable working both independently and in a team-environment.
* Ability to travel up to 20% Europe and International as required.