Financial Accountant

I am currently working with a well known manufacturing business in Ashford that are recruiting for a financial accountant on an 8 month contract. This position will suit someone with a background in audit.

Client Details

My client merged with a large international business last year and are subsequently looking to bolster their financial accounts team.

Description

• Drive full ownership of Sarbox throughout the organisation, introduce a communication / education program and ensure robust control set in operation to obtain clean sign off. To understand the control requirements for the business.
• Support the Business with ad hoc queries as they arise.

• Business facing support to finance and non-finance colleagues.
• Liaising with internal audit to ensure maintenance of the Risk Control Matrix. Feedback any updates required.
• Working with the business to understand the business processes and to maintain Process Narrative documentation.
• Audit key risk areas to ensure compliance. Provide on-going training to all client groups
• Maintenance of US GAAP ledgers for companies in compliance with FRS 102.
• Loading of results into corporate consolidation tool and quarterly reporting to Corporate Finance (USA).

• Preparation of Balance Sheet reconciliations.

• Input into quarterly Balance Sheet review meetings.

• Sarbox implementation and reporting / control checks.

• Liaison with Internal Auditors.

Profile

• A sound academic record - Qualified / Passed Finalist (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).

• Behavioural competencies, i. teamwork, confident communication style, detail orientation.

• Experience in project management would be an advantage.

• Be a strong communicator and have the ability to influence.

• Demonstrate a positive hardworking approach and exhibit company values.

• Experience of SAP, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook, HFM would be an advantage.

Job Offer

• £35,000 - £45,000
• 11% pension
• 25 days annual leave
• Health care