Senior Financial Accountant  
Location: Guernsey

Schedule: Monday to Friday 36.25 hours per week

Hybrid/On-Site

Vacancy type:  Permanent

 

Intro:

The Senior Financial Accountant, Guernsey, Jersey and France will be responsible for supporting the Financial Controller with overseeing the financial operations of the entities across UK & Ireland for CSC, ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective financial control, and compliance with all financial regulations. The Senior Financial Accountant will play a critical role in managing the financial operations for Guernsey, Jersey and France, by working closely with the Global Hub operational team to review and control the day to day financial operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments, including both onshore and Global Hub accounting team members.

The key responsibilities for the role are noted below and you will also be encouraged to undertake any such duties that are deemed a reasonable requirement, for example, participating in any relevant projects that are related to the role.  In addition, you will be encouraged to participate in business and social events organised for management and staff. 

Some of the things you will be doing:

Financial Reporting: Work with the Financial Controller to ensure the accuracy of the financial results, including revenue, expenses and Balance Sheet items for all entities across Guernsey, Jersey and France. Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS and other regulatory requirements. Regulatory Reporting: Management of statutory audits for all entities across Guernsey, Jersey and France. Tax filings Accounting Operations: Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded. Ensure account reconciliation, resolve discrepancies, and ensure all necessary adjustments are made.  Maintain and update the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Oversee journal entries, accruals, and allocations. Internal Controls and Compliance: Maintain effective internal control systems and procedures. Ensure compliance with tax regulations and other financial laws and guidelines. Financial Analysis: Support the Head of Finance Operations, Financial Controller and Finance Business Partners by providing financial analysis to support business decisions and strategic planning. Provide insights and recommendations to improve financial performance and profitability. Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with other departments and teams across Finance and the Business, to support overall business objectives. Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies. System and Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Ensure the financial systems are up-to-date and effectively utilized.

What technical skills, experience, and qualifications do you need:

Education: ACCA, CIMA OR ACA Qualified Business competencies and experience required: Ideally Big 4 / Top 60 Practice trained prior to industry Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive accounting/finance experience Technically astute with Statutory Reporting and IFRS Experience with SAP S4H preferable. Experience with financial consolidation and multi-entity accounting Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to interpret large data sets. High level of integrity and professionalism. Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks. A flexible self-starter who can adapt to organisational changes

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