Finance Manager
- Recruiter
- Discovery Communications Europe Ltd
- Location
- London (West), London (Greater)
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 15 Aug 2014
- Closes
- 19 Aug 2014
- Ref
- 0201
- Contact
- Discovery
- Job Title
- Finance Manager
- Experience Levels
- Qualified Accountant
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Finance Manager - Europe
Position Summary:
This Finance Manager role, which is part of the Global General Accounting team, is to support the Nordic & CEEMEA Accounting Director in areas of general accounting including transfer pricing, foreign exchange, inter-company transactions and reconciliations, accounting for non-SAP entities, statutory audit requirements and SOX compliance.
Finance Manager Responsibilities:
Support the Nordic & CEEMEA Accounting Director in working with the various local in-house and external accounting teams for the Nordic & CEEMEA monthly regional US GAAP close process, below the line reporting, monitoring of local statutory compliance, and income statement / balance sheet variance analysis.
Recording financials in SAP and reconciling local accounting ledgers to SAP for Nordic & CEEMEA non-SAP legal entities, including communication with local accountants and external service providers.
Responsibility for review, reconciliation and confirmation of inter-company balances outstanding and working with cash management team to ensure timely settlement and clearing in accordance with company policy.
Responsibility for recording transfer pricing calculations, invoicing and posting for UK and some Nordic & CEEMEA legal entities.
Support the Nordic & CEEMEA Accounting Director in tracking timely submission and review of local statutory financial statements for multiple legal entities within the Nordic & CEEMEA region, including liaison with local in-house and external accounting teams, and auditors.
Ensure SOX compliance and appropriate administration and documentation for General Accounting function, including liaison with internal and external auditors.
Support General Accounting ad hoc tasks and projects.
Requirements for Finance Manager:
Essential
Qualified accountant with minimum 5 years post qualified experience.
Good understanding of a range of financial systems, including SAP.
Significant proven experience in financial accounting, internal/external audit, or systems administration.
SOX, audit and financial statement preparation experience preferred.
Strong technical & analytical skills.
Strong knowledge of UK/US GAAP and IFRS.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, meet stringent deadlines, lead and drive projects, and work under pressure.
Excellent Excel skills and attention to detail.
Professional oral and written communication skills.
Strong organisational and interpersonal skills required.
Able to interact and manage relationships effectively within the finance team and auditors, outsourced accountants and other external advisors.
Team player with consensus driven style, demonstrably able to influence a wide constituency.
A superior work ethic and a dedication to the highest work quality and job excellence.
Demonstrated ability to contribute to a culture of excellence, integrity and accountability and able to function in a changing environment.
Willingness to travel.
Media industry experience and understanding of key Europe media markets preferred.
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Finance Manager - Europe
Position Summary:
This Finance Manager role, which is part of the Global General Accounting team, is to support the Nordic & CEEMEA Accounting Director in areas of general accounting including transfer pricing, foreign exchange, inter-company transactions and reconciliations, accounting for non-SAP entities, statutory audit requirements and SOX compliance.
Finance Manager Responsibilities:
Support the Nordic & CEEMEA Accounting Director in working with the various local in-house and external accounting teams for the Nordic & CEEMEA monthly regional US GAAP close process, below the line reporting, monitoring of local statutory compliance, and income statement / balance sheet variance analysis.
Recording financials in SAP and reconciling local accounting ledgers to SAP for Nordic & CEEMEA non-SAP legal entities, including communication with local accountants and external service providers.
Responsibility for review, reconciliation and confirmation of inter-company balances outstanding and working with cash management team to ensure timely settlement and clearing in accordance with company policy.
Responsibility for recording transfer pricing calculations, invoicing and posting for UK and some Nordic & CEEMEA legal entities.
Support the Nordic & CEEMEA Accounting Director in tracking timely submission and review of local statutory financial statements for multiple legal entities within the Nordic & CEEMEA region, including liaison with local in-house and external accounting teams, and auditors.
Ensure SOX compliance and appropriate administration and documentation for General Accounting function, including liaison with internal and external auditors.
Support General Accounting ad hoc tasks and projects.
Requirements for Finance Manager:
Essential
Qualified accountant with minimum 5 years post qualified experience.
Good understanding of a range of financial systems, including SAP.
Significant proven experience in financial accounting, internal/external audit, or systems administration.
SOX, audit and financial statement preparation experience preferred.
Strong technical & analytical skills.
Strong knowledge of UK/US GAAP and IFRS.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, meet stringent deadlines, lead and drive projects, and work under pressure.
Excellent Excel skills and attention to detail.
Professional oral and written communication skills.
Strong organisational and interpersonal skills required.
Able to interact and manage relationships effectively within the finance team and auditors, outsourced accountants and other external advisors.
Team player with consensus driven style, demonstrably able to influence a wide constituency.
A superior work ethic and a dedication to the highest work quality and job excellence.
Demonstrated ability to contribute to a culture of excellence, integrity and accountability and able to function in a changing environment.
Willingness to travel.
Media industry experience and understanding of key Europe media markets preferred.
Options :
Before applying for a position with Discovery Communications please read our privacy policy as you will need to agree to the policy before submitting your information.
Finance Manager - Europe