Financial Accountant, Europe

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Requirements:

• ACCA/CA qualification or European recognised equivalent.
• Strong commercial finance & group accounting experience across multiple organisations, currencies, and countries.
• IFRS experience is essential, experience in US GAAP is desirable.
• Expert user of Microsoft Excel and strong overall proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with financial ERP systems and various accounting software packages and CRM’s.
• Knowledge and experience of European statutory filings/taxes is essential.
• Professional competency in English is essential.
• Previous experience of working with a remote, culturally diverse team is preferred.
• Professional competency in one or more European languages is highly desirable.
• Previous experience of finance system integration projects is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing month-end and year-end close processes, including subsidiary performance.
• Preparation of budgets, forecasts, and analytical reports for the European region.
• Proactively identify accounting and financial issues and escalate to management as appropriate.
• Reviewing financial transactions and reporting.
• Preparation of regulatory reporting & produce financial statements.
• Preparation of direct and indirect tax packs across multiple jurisdictions.
• Preparation of management packs for Senior Leadership.
• Collaboration with global finance team and other departments.
• Monitor compliance with internal controls to ensure company governance is maintained.
• Develop and adhere to all finance related policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls for financial processes.
• Recommend and implement cross-country financial processes for Europe.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and development.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration across the team and with other departments.
• Ensure new team members are effectively trained in the use of the essential financial tools and platforms used in Europe.