My client, a global organisation, is looking for a passionate and assertive qualified accountant who demonstates leadership.
The ideal candidate will be a very personable person who will be able to help lead a team while also developing the individual members to reach their full potential.
Responsibilities include:
- Responsible for the preparation and accuracy of multiple US GAAP & Local GAAP balance sheets and profit & loss accounts.
- Management of multiple month end close activities, including coordinating variance reviews with team members to validate the accuracy of reporting at a high level.
- Review of the work of more junior team members, including during month end, review of journals prepared & submitted by more junior team members.
- Review of black-line reconciliations prepared by team members to the standard required by Enterprise Wide Accounting Policies & Procedures Manual and review of desk level procedures.
- Coordinating the preparation of actions plans / documenting issues of concern for areas of responsibility and working collaboratively with more senior management to bring them to conclusion.
- People management activities, i.e. monitoring attendance, productivity, performance, completing head to head meetings with team members to review assigned tasks & performance. Supporting supervisors in completing annual performance assessments & career development discussions. Planning & coordinating agenda for team meetings.
- Ability to evaluate ledger compliance with US GAAP & Local GAAP methods including assessing unusual issues or complex matters.
Qualifications/Work Experience:
- Undergraduate degree/diploma in accounting
- 3-5 years work experience in a general ledger or related accounting function
- Qualified in a professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA – MASTERS LEVEL Professional Qualifications) preferred.
- US GAAP experience/shared service environment preferred
- Strong communication skills including excellent written communication.
