The Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC)was born in 1946 in Southern California. The world’s leading electric guitar & musical instruments brand,Fender has built a worldwide influence beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument; it’s a cultural symbol that resonates globally.
We are searching for a Finance Accountant to join our Cavan team! This role will support the day to day running of the accounting function within the EMEA region.
Main Responsibilities
* Ensure compliance with all company policies and standard operating procedures and identify/establish internal controls and ensure their operating effectiveness,
* Manage and support month-end close adhering to Corporate specified deadlines, ensuring timely and complete reconciliations,
* Prepare, or working with third party advisors on, timely submissions of EU VAT & Intrastat returns, EU Sales Lists for The Netherlands and EU regions,
* Reconcile Fender Sales BV inventory balances and carry out regular stock counts,
* Support the preparation of intercompany transactions & balance reconciliations and agree with related parties with support of documentary evidence, where applicable,
* Support and prepare information ensuring timely submissions of annual Dutch & EU Branch statutory accounts,
* Support and prepare information ensuring timely submission of corporate income tax submissions and payments for the Dutch entity and its EU Branches, where applicable
* Support multi-currency bank reconciliations
* Support Fender BV’s logistics department with submission of environmental tax returns,
* Provide further ad hoc support to wider Finance Managers and Financial Controller where required,
* Identify approved process improvements and implement them once approved
* Provide holiday cover for finance manager
* Support EMEA accounts payable team
Essential Skills/Knowledge
* Part qualified/qualified accountant, AAT, ACA or ACCA equivalent,
* Ideally candidates will have 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role,
* Practical experience of statutory and fiscal reporting for medium sized companies,
* Hands on experience of processing journal entries with accompanying support and reconciliations,
* Practical experience of preparing EU VAT returns,
* Strong excel skills,
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Attention to detail,
* Deadline driven with the ability to remain calm under pressure,
* Proactive,
* Multi-tasking, flexible and adaptable
* Ability to work at pace,
Desirable Skills/Knowledge
* SAP Knowledge
* Prior experience of intercompany accounting,
* Exposure to FX and multi-currency accounting
* Knowledge/Experience of EU VAT, Intrastat & EU Sales Listing,
* Knowledge of US/IFRS GAAP,
* Additional European language skills
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