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Job Details

This new role has been created to focus exclusively on the Numerator International business within Kantar.

The Accountant for Greece will be a vital member of Numerator International finance team, reporting to the Numerator International Controller in the Control & Accounting function, but with key collaborators in the Finance Business Partner structure.

Numerator, a data and tech company serving the North American market research space, has combined with Worldpanel, to create a new global consumer data company. This new company forms a powerhouse of technology enabled consumer insights from nearly five billion consumers worldwide, driving innovation and strategic solutions for thousands of customers.

You will play a key role in ensuring the robust day-to-day operations of the remote team with a focus on producing accurate and timely management information, ensuring compliance with accounting and tax regulations and liaising with external auditors and regulatory bodies.

Key duties and responsibilities:Ensure all reporting requirements are delivered with quality and on-time in line with reporting calendar.Liaise with Business Partners to ensure production of routine and ad hoc analysis and reports that highlight areas for further attention and analysis.Support the implementation of new business processes working with the global and regional teams.Ensure an appropriate controls environment is in place working alongside internal audit and compliance.Support internal and external audits, including ensuring timely clearance of auditor findings and management recommendations.Review of local filings including tax and VAT.Work with a remote team, based in India.

The skills and capabilties that we are looking for:Member of a professional accounting body, or equivalent professional qualificationGood knowledge of local GAAP and IFRSUnderstanding of US GAAP would be desirablePrevious experience with SalesForce, Netsuite, ADP and OneStream would be desirableStrong technical knowledge and experience of practical application of accounting requirementsExperience of working with an offshored transaction processing team and managing systems change and automation processesAbility to communicate effectively, both written and spokenAbility to collaborate and build relationships across the businessDisplays a systematic approach to thinking and workingAttention to detail and an inquisitive natureComfortable handling key relationships with external finance parties and service providersA great teammate with the ability to work effectively with employees at different levels of an organisationAn ability to work simultaneously and effectively to progress several different tasks whilst to working to tight deadlines, including an ability to effectively prioritiseReasonable Adjustments

Kantar is committed to offering equal opportunities to all individuals including during the recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance, please advise us in advance of your interview so that we can make the necessary arrangements.

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Why join Kantar?

We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology, we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced, ever shifting world.

And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you’re not an exact match, we’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.