Robert Half are working with a long standing client in the Cambridge area, assisting their search for a qualified accountant who understands financial accounting and reporting, coupled with experience handling large data sets using Power BI, Tableau and Excel.
You will analyse payroll and financial activities to ensure efficiency, data quality, and contribute to the organisation's financial growth.
Responsibilities:
- Review and certify payroll financial records for accuracy and completeness after processing by country payroll teams.
- Perform variance analysis and collaborate with regional teams to verify accuracy and support payment approvals.
- Reconcile compliance filings and manage year-end processes.
- Coordinate with Treasury to ensure timely and compliant funding requirements.
- Assist payroll teams with general ledger entries, troubleshooting to meet tight deadlines.
- Respond to inquiries from leadership, financial accounting, and reporting teams regarding P&L and balance sheet postings.
- Partner with stakeholders to mitigate risks and resolve complex compliance and operational issues.
- Identify control weaknesses and recommend improvements to ensure proper global and local controls.
- Foster strong cross-functional relationships, particularly between People Services and Finance, as well as with vendors.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion at all times
- A proactive and collaborative team player with a positive attitude
- Strong attention to detail
- Able to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines
- Adaptable with a well-organised yet flexible approach to tasks
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