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Accountant, financial reporting and control Specialist

Recruiter
Michael Page
Location
West Midlands Region
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
29 Oct 2022
Reference
JN -082022-5727070

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Employer Sector
Logistics & Transport
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Travel
None
Job Type
Business / Corporate Auditor, Internal Auditor, Sarbanes-Oxley, Internal Controls
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Job Details



An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accountant, financial reporting and control specialist covering Europe but based in the West Midlands. No travel required.

Client Details

Our client is a Midlands business with ambitious growth plans. They provide their team members with a safe, inclusive and rewarding workplace environment where everyone has opportunities to grow and thrive.

Description

As an Accountant, financial reporting and control specialist you will be responsible for:

Supporting the European finance function in achieving/maintaining a robust financial control environment including the ongoing integrity of financial reporting in compliance with US GAAP, local country legislation and SOX requirements. Other areas of involvement are listed below:

  • Perform SOX testing, Policy implementation and Contract Compliance reviews and remediate deficiencies in partnership with the European teams
  • Perform balance sheet reviews to monitor and direct accounting activity
  • Lead projects to deliver integration with International and Global set-up
  • Manage and coordinate the annual internal control processes across Europe and support the business with implementation and improvements to the control framework
  • Drive and oversee improvement projects related to financial and policy compliance
  • Support and drive the development and implementation of financial policies
  • Provide support on complex accounting / reporting matters, this may include writing white papers/memo's for directors/external customers.
  • Actively participating in several projects around improvement opportunities, integration and new system implementations


Profile

To be successful in this position your will have/be:

 

  • Qualified accountant - newly qualified up to 3 years post qualified experience
  • Technically competent
  • Strong IFRS and US GAAP knowledge
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong persuasive skills and ability to influence all levels
  • Project management skills/experience
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Planning and organisation skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills

Job Offer

Excellent package and rewards on offer.

 

Company

Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years. We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms. Michael Page has pioneered a unique, consultative approach to recruitment, enabling us to find the best fit between our client’s needs and the candidate’s experience and abilities. With an emphasis on delivering results and establishing long-term relationships, our consultants waive commission in favour of quarterly profit share – that means impartial career advice and an entire team pulling together on your behalf. Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 164 offices in 34 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career. Take this opportunity to browse our accounting, tax and treasury jobs to find out more about our specific expertise: • Industry and commerce • Financial services • Public and not-for-profit • Taxation • Specialist markets • Treasury • Newly qualified ACA Alternatively, if you're looking to hire, please send us a job brief or get in touch to find out how our track record could add value to your recruitment process” Visit the Michael Page website for more information
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