Accounting Manager

• Manage the preparation of legal entity financial statements for multiple entities in accordance with IFRS/US GAAP.
• Provide operational and technical accounting expertise to ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies and legislation.
• Account for equity transactions in accordance with technical accounting guidance and legal documentation.
• Preparation of business valuations, impairment reviews and board of director's pack.
• Ensure accurate and timely adoption of new accounting standards.
• Maintain an internal control structure and procedures for financial reporting.
• Manage and support audit, compliance and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Proactively analyse financial data to identify and address potential accounting issues on an ongoing basis, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and IFRS.
• Solve complex accounting problems and develop innovative solutions using lean operations to increase productivity with the use of automation and technology.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the difference between Management and Statutory Reporting within a complex organization.
• Demonstrate an understanding of intercompany relationships and organizational structures (e.g., segments, legal entities) required to record intercompany transactions, intersegment transactions and cost allocations.
• Experience successfully managing multiple requests, assessing priorities and meeting deliverables under tight deadlines.
• Advanced analytical and information gathering skills; ability to evaluate and prioritize extensive detailed data.

• Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA)
• Extensive post qualification experience (4+ years) ideally within a multinational environment
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
• Expert level of proficiency with Excel, Word, and other financial reporting tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with PeopleSoft Financial an advantage

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