International Tech Firm
Europe / AsiaPac / America's
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Otto James Consulting is working on an exclusive retained assignment with a growing International Tech firm based in Manchester City Center. We have been engaged in a search and selection process to secure our client the best Financial Accountant to take the position of Senior Financial Reporting Manager.Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Review and approval of journal entries for EMEA/APAC assigned to direct reports;
Review monthly management accounts and balance sheets reconciliations of entities assigned to direct reports; perform first level review of monthly flux/variance analysis of multiple international EMEA and APAC entities;
Review and approval of intercompany billings;
Review and approval of quarterly and annual corporate schedules;
Manage annual statutory filing and audits of EMEA / APAC entities in conjunction with external advisors to ensure financial reporting deadlines are met on a timely basis;
Review and approve statutory accounts for assigned entities;
Review and approve preparation of indirect taxes and collaborate and guide directs reports in administering their entities' Returns;
Support other specific compliance requirements for assigned entities and collaborate and guidance for those entities administrated by any of the directs reports;
Coordinate and prepare information for SOX compliance. Ensure internal controls processes are adhered to minimize risk, improve efficiency and business performance;
Support in developing and maintaining polices, processes and procedures for EMEA / APAC;
Liaise with Finance, US Tax, US Legal and auditors on both management and statutory reporting as required;
Ad-hoc projects and analysis;.

Education Requirements:

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA) (Essential)

Competencies:

Strong accounting and analytical skills with close attention to detail
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally at all levels
Proven experience of delivering to tight monthly reporting deadlines
Ability to be flexible and quickly adapt to changing business needs and processes
Self-starter with a willingness and enthusiasm for pro-actively identifying issues and ability to follow-through projects & activities with minimal supervision
Able to demonstrate diligence and pride in their work
Agile and able to adapt to established global styles
Sensitivity to working in a global and multi-cultural environment
Team player, always willing to help colleagues when asked to do so
Full eligibility to work in the UK

Salary

£60,000 to £64,500
Health Care Plan
Pension (Contributory)
Bonus
4 x Death in Service