To assist with the preparation and audit of the EMEA consolidation and statutory financial statements along with implementing new controls to enhance SOX compliance.
Key Accountabilities and main responsibilities
Strategic Focus
- Able to review accounting practices and ensure transactions are booked appropriately.
- Able to adapt quickly and appropriately when processes change.
- Able to drive process improvement.
Operational Management
- Liaising with business partners to collate audit support and responding to audit deliverable requests.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of control environments and contribute to reports on the company's compliance status
- Preparation of internal reporting packs for consolidation purposes
- Writing internal memorandums/audit notes supporting certain positions
- Preparation of statutory accounts workbooks and financial statements
- Review of monthly balance sheet reconciliation packs
- Compilation and review of Balance sheet reconciliations and monthly reporting packs
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of control environments and contribute to reports on the company's compliance status.
- Identify opportunities to improve finance department processes and implement new controls to enhance SOX compliance and operational efficiency.
- Assist with internal and external audits by preparing documentation, responding to auditor requests, and providing evidence of control effectiveness.
- Implement and document internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and data security to ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial statements.
People Leadership
- Demonstrate strong self-leadership by showing initiative and demonstrating skilled behaviours.
- Work collaboratively with broader finance team members and across the business.
- Actively contribute to the broader team's knowledge and capability.
Governance & Risk
- Ensure full adherence to legal and regulatory requirements and the good condu