Sales Entity Accountant

SUMMARY:
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Sales Entity Accountant to join our client's finance team.

The ideal candidate will excel in financial accounting and reporting, including month-end close, IFRS-compliant financial statements, and meeting tight deadlines.

Proficiency in advanced Excel, multi-currency management, and stakeholder support is essential. Strong problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills are required.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

• Month-End Close: Complete month-end processes, including reconciling figures from P&L to balance sheets and ensuring alignment with trial balances.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate financial statements in line with monthly and quarterly timetables to IFRS standards.
• Statutory Reporting: Ensure timely and accurate completion of all group and statutory reporting requirements.
• Internal Controls: Operate J-SOX controls and maintain appropriate auditable evidence for periodic reviews.
• Audit Support: Collaborate with third parties, such as external auditors and tax advisors, to provide necessary financial information and respond to queries promptly.
• Ad-Hoc Requests: Support the business by providing financial information and responding to any ad-hoc requests.
• Inter-Company Recharges and Reconciliations: Prepare and reconcile inter-company recharges, manage debtors and creditors, and ensure proper reconciliation of the bank.
• Cashbook Management: Load entries into Excel, reconcile the bank, and upload cashbook entries into Vision. Once approved, upload Vision cashbook into Sun and allocate receipts accordingly.
• Creditors Management: Oversee the creditors' function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of creditor transactions.
• Sales Uploads: Capture daily sales figures, verify their upload into SUN, and ensure accurate month-end balancing.

Qualifications

• Accounting Qualification:
• Accounting diploma or degree (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).

Skills & Knowledge

• Technical Skills: Strong technical financial accounting expertise and experience with IFRS standards.
• Excel Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Excel, including intermediate to advanced formulas, pivot tables, and data manipulation.
• Organisation & Time Management: Excellent organisational and time management skills, with a focus on results and action orientation to meet deadlines.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail, ensuring precise financial reporting and reconciliation.
• Problem Solving: Strong problem-solving skills, able to address issues efficiently and effectively.
• Interpersonal & Negotiation Skills: Strong interpersonal and negotiation abilities to manage relationships with internal teams and external partners.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to convey complex financial data clearly.
• Teamwork & Initiative: Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing tasks with minimal supervision.
• Computer Literacy: Excellent computer literacy, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access).

Experience

• Minimum Experience: At least 5-10 years of financial accounting experience, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Industry Experience: Relevant experience within a multi-national, European manufacturing organisation.
• Multi-Currency Exposure: Previous exposure to working in a multi-currency environment, handling various foreign exchange transactions and reconciling multi-currency balances.