European Accounting & Controls Advisor

Supporting the European finance function in achieving/maintaining a robust financial control environment including the ongoing integrity of financial reporting in compliance with US GAAP, local country legislation and SOX requirements. Other areas of involvement are listed below:

Responsibilities

• Perform SOX testing, Policy implementation and Contract Compliance reviews and remediate deficiencies in partnership with the European teams
• Perform balance sheet reviews to monitor and direct accounting activity
• Lead projects to deliver integration with International and Global set-up
• Manage and coordinate the annual internal control processes across Europe and support the business with implementation and improvements to the control framework
• Drive and oversee improvement projects related to financial and policy compliance
• Support and drive the development and implementation of financial policies
• Provide support on complex accounting / reporting matters, this may include writing white papers/memo’s for directors/external customers.
• Actively participating in several projects around improvement opportunities, integration and new system implementations

About you

• Qualified accountant
• 3/5 years minimum post qualification experience
• Technically competent
• Strong IFRS and US GAAP knowledge
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong persuasive skills and ability to influence all levels
• Project management skills/experience
• Strong presentation skills
• Planning and organisation skills
• Strong problem-solving skills