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We are seeking a fully qualified CA,CIMA, or ACCA Financial controller to join a reputable company with global brands based in Watford .
Main Responsibilities Will Include:
Financial Accounting
- Responsible for the complete sets of accounting records of parent company in UK and subsidiary in Germany.
- Supervise processing of all accounting entries by accounts staff, reconciliations of accounts, extracting trial balances and preparation of monthly/quarterly/yearly
- First point of contact for auditors. Responsible for providing required information to auditors and answering audit queries.
- Management Accounting
- Assist CFO with preparation of budgets, projections and board papers.
- Variance analysis of sales, margins and operating expenses and take corrective action in liaison with functional managers.
- Preparing monthly and quarterly royalty reports to brand owners within deadlines.
- Liaise with banks UK and Germany regarding banking facilities and compliance to quarterly returns.
- Stock Control & Sales Ledger
- Review periodical stock reports, age of stock and product costings,
- Supervise credit controller and accounts staff to ensure that debts are reviewed
- Responsible for payroll:
- liaise with external payroll processing company to ensure that all employees are paid correctly before due dates.
- Work closely with HR and ensure that all payroll related compliance matters fulfilled. Reconciliation of payroll records with general ledger on a monthly basis
Person Specifications
- Minimum 5-10 years including financial management and preferably with some
- experience in a firm of chartered accountants.
- Experience in using SAGE 200 or equivalent accounting package.
- Experience in using ERP System, Excel (advanced).
- Experience in working to strict deadlines, attention to detail and supervision of staff.
- Involves travel within UK and Europe
