Financial Accountant - German Speaking
- Recruiter
- MRK Associates Ltd
- Location
- England, Hertfordshire, Hatfield
- Salary
- £50000 - £55000 per annum + Bonus + Benefits
- Posted
- 21 Jun 2019
- Closes
- 28 Jun 2019
- Ref
- JO000000336811
- Job Title
- Financial Accountant
- Category
- Business Services
- Experience Levels
- Qualified Accountant
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
An international technology business is seeking a German speaking Financial Accountant to join their team in Hatfield on a permanent, full time basis.
This innovative company is a global leader in their market that strives to provide advancements in their field. They have a growing number of sites across the UK and internationally.
Role Description
The Financial Accountant will lead the statutory accounting function for this American owned global business, working within a high performing team as well as implementing and developing key financial processes and systems.
Key duties will include:
- Managing the German & Spanish monthly close processes
- Providing support, oversight and development for the Fixed Asset Accountant and the iDesign Subsidiary Accountant
- Taking responsibility for bank reconciliation and ad hoc payment activities performed by reports
- Responsibility for control processes for Cash & Bank, Fixed Assets, iDesign business via journal and balance sheet sign-off
- Partnering with Capital Controller on Capital spend reporting
- Reconciliations, analysis and commentary generation as required
- Collation and review of quarterly reporting packs including fixed asset roll forwards, capex spend reconciliations and inventory disclosures
- Preparation of bridge analysis for period on period comparisons where requested
- Participation in close calls with corporate finance to present monthly results and discuss key transactions, variances or exceptional results
- Managing the delivery of statutory accounts for Germany & Spain and supporting circa 10 entities (UK and Ireland)
- Managing relationship with both external and Internal audit teams
- Ownership of SOX control documentation and compliance
- Collate and manage the accounting policies ensuring up to date
- Ensuring that regular control activities such as BS reconciliations are completed on time and to a high-quality level
- Analysis of the application of accounting standards to changes in the business and/or impact analysis of changes to the applicable accounting standards
- Supporting the business and wider finance on understanding accounting requirements and processes
- Analysis/tracking of process risk and risk associated with BS positions
The Ideal Candidate
The business is seeking a Financial Accountant with the following attributes:
- Qualified Accountant – ACA / ACCA
- Fluency in German
- Experience working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
- A clear understanding of IFRS and US GAAP
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in MS Office with advanced Excel skills
- A proven track record of delivering on proactivity
- A passion for exceeding expectations
On Offer
- £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
- Benefits package including bonus
- Excellent company with fantastic work on offer
Apply Now
If you are interested in this Financial Accountant role based in London, please don’t hesitate to apply with a recent CV today.