EMEA Group Finance Manager

Blackwaters is recruiting a Finance Manager for the EMEA region of a successful IT Services Group based in Woking.

Reporting to and working closely with the Financial Controller, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Requirements:

• Preparation and processing of the necessary month-end journals
• Completion of the monthly / quarterly management accounts in accordance with the group finance guidelines and SOX
• Review of Monthly Income Statements
• Analytical review of Balance Sheet and Income Statements
• Preparation of a monthly bank reconciliation, supported by documentary evidence
• Preparation of a monthly cashflow forecast o Approval and processing of all required payments in a timely manner
• Oversight of ongoing transition of the region’s bank accounts to Bank of America
• Preparation of the quarterly/monthly VAT returns
• Monthly preparation of PAYE tax payments
• Coordinate with local advisors in their preparation of annual statutory accounts for the non-UK legal entities
• Preparation of annual statutory accounts for UK Holdings legal entities (with local advisor support)
• Annual preparation of corporation tax packs/returns for UK Holdings legal entities
• Servicing of the quarterly external and internal control / SOX Audits
• Daily AP and expense payment approvals o Monthly accrual of recurring AP expenditure

Ad Hoc Duties

• Ad hoc reporting and project work to assist the Finance Controller/Director and business as and when necessary
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly forecasts and annual budgets
• Being the point of contact with external auditors and tax partners, ensuring all appropriate requirements are fulfilled to the required accounting standards
• Project work during the integration of any future acquired business, ensuring a smooth transition of processes
• Other duties as and when required