Supervising the preparation of UK monthly management accounts as well as the completion of variance analysis and commentary highlighting areas of concerns, adverse trends or issues that may impact the business
Reviewing of UK monthly management accounts with Head of Financial Control and providing further explanations and analysis to issues raised during the review process
Ensuring the balance sheet is reconciled and controlled effectively through monthly review of balance sheet reconciliations
Supporting Accounting Manager in leading and developing INTL Accounting team responsible for the following areas:
Revenue, COGS and distribution costs
Marketing, Press & Creative
Overhead expenses including occupancy and IT
Fixed assets register
Administration & Payroll
Providing guidance and training to all team members
Working closely with other finance teams (financial planning and analysis, group shared services and regional accounting teams) on providing the consistent and comprehensive information to the wider business
Assisting accounts payable team in accounting queries and providing guidance and support in setting up priorities for the team
Developing key relationships with Internal Controls, Legal Department, Inventory Controls and Operations as well as other Head Office Departments
Taking a proactive approach to reporting, system and process improvements to enhance effectiveness and efficiency in global finance function
Supporting system accounting team on integration and reconciliation of accounting systems to the data source; ensuring accuracy and completeness of data provided in various accounting systems: SUN, IPOS, Webexpenses
Assisting in set up and implementation of new projects
Managing monthly submission to parent company
Actively working on merger related tasks
Liaising with the external auditors and management of the audit process to agreed standards and time lines
Supporting Head of Financial Control in variety of ad-hoc projects
General financial administration, e.g. bank transfers authorising; store credits, stock gifting and promo gift vouchers approving; final journal postings approving; checking and deactivating gift vouchers in Admin Tool
