Primary Reporting Line: Europe Reporting Accounting and Planning. Member of country finance team

Key Responsibilities:

Where required (dependent upon country size) Leadership of a small accounting team (functional and disciplinary) ensuring that financial statements are prepared according to Group GAAP and Local GAAP. Can be individual contributor role Ensure that all monthly and periodic financial close / reports monthly/ quarterly/ year end e.g. Stat Packs are completed within the agreed timeframes and are materially correct ConsA and ConsB reporting Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts Partner and collaborate with Country FD to ensure strong Balance Sheet controls and risk/opportunities are managed (e.g. intangible assets, goodwill, deferred taxes, unbilled receivables, foreign currency items, WIP, deferred cost/revenue, aged debt etc) are regularly reviewed and controlled  Co-ordinate Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and General Ledger activities with the Shared Service Center Accountability for Intra Company reconciliation Period cut-off: Sundry debtors and creditors, deferred income and expenses Accountability for HR postings Accountability for Monthly upload to the consolidation tool (BCS), with error tracking and corrections Central contact person for other departments (Controlling/ Purchasing/ Treasury) Clarification of non-routine accounting topics Support Country FD with equity monitoring ensuring compliance with local legal requirements. Support any equity measures, including letters of support and recapitalizations Country point of contact for technical accounting issues Support preparation of balance sheet review data in the agreed standard format and follow up of any issues that have been identified within the agreed timeframe. Point of contact for external auditors, prepare and coordinate the audit process Statutory Account preparation and external audit, full compliance with local reporting requirements and company law Support J-Sox processes Monitor and support taxation issues SAP Key User Support OneERP or other tools and systems implementation, per country wave plan

Skills required:

Qualified Chief Accountant or other relevant international finance qualification (ACCA /CIMA) Minimum 2 years of experience as Chief Accountant of an entity Experience of supporting process transformation Excellent command of fluent business English (oral and written skills) Extraordinary communication skills (oral and written skills) and strong presentation skills Strong commercial awareness and ability to understand the broader business acumen An inspiring leader and team player demonstrating high business standards