Financial Accountant
- Recruiter
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- England, Merseyside, St. Helens
- Salary
- + bonus, pension, other benefits
- Posted
- 15 Feb 2017
- Closes
- 22 Feb 2017
- Ref
- 13803010/001
- Contact
- Lucy Boyd-Smith
- Job Title
- Financial Accountant
- Category
- Manufacturing / Engineering
- Experience Levels
- Qualified Accountant
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
A multinational manufacturing organisation based near St Helens are looking for a qualified accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in a dynamic and exciting organisation. You will assist financial reporting and will be expected to successfully interact with various internal departments to assist in the profitability and growth of the division.
Client Details
Our client is a global manufacturing market leader that offers its worldwide customers high quality products, service and support.
Description
The Financial Accountant is responsible for the company's financial reporting, accounting, controllership and compliance functions, including the enforcement of policy and procedures for 2 UK sites.
Responsibilities:
Accounting & Transactions
- Ensure accurate recording of transactions as related to sales, inventory, fixed assets, payroll, accruals and all other general accounting entries
- Prepare Reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts
- Enforce policies and standard operating procedures
Controllership
- Comply with Internal Balance Sheet Review Policies and Internal Audit Process
- Provide Information to External Auditors and Advisors to Ensure Transparency
- Complete Internal Representation Letter Process for site
- Complete/Monitor Account Reconciliations Documents and Open Item Tracking
Financial Reporting
- Provide Corporate any necessary documents in support of external reporting required under local laws, credit agreements, and the SEC.
Sarbanes Oxley
- Document and maintain adequate and effective internal control environment (SOX Compliant)
- Assist in Sarbanes Oxley Implementation Plan
- Implement/Monitor Segregation of Duty Protocols
AR / AP
- Ensure/Support efficient transactions consistent with company policy and vendor / customer terms
Profile
Requirements:
- At least 5-10 years of experience in accounting, audit, or controllership
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified
- Experience with SOX Compliance a plus
- Detail oriented
- Track record of success in job performance
- Self-starter who seeks to add value
- Demonstrated ability to make changes and drive execution
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills needed to effectively share and engage other site/organization personnel
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Worldwide Equivalent
- CPA or equivalent worldwide designation a plus
Job Offer
- Competitive Salary + bonus
- Competitive holidays
- Pension
- Healthcare
- Other benefits