Job Purpose
Ownership of local ledger, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of recorded financial data. Lead Horizon US transactional accounting team.
Job Responsibilities:
Maintain the financial ledger of a legal entity in compliance with Group Accounting Policy and local tax codes, government regulations and filing requirements.
Ensure Journals are booked to reflect financial activities in compliance with above same (may include some or all of: accruals, fixed assets, stock/inventory, accounts receivables, accounts payables, expenses, payroll)
Manage the process of statutory account filing, including local entity management of the audit process
Provide financial training, mentoring and guidance within the finance team and with the wider business, including specific development and delivery of finance for non-finance managers
Ensuring absolute accuracy of GL accounting and all financial reports, timely account reconciliations
Oversee invoicing process, ensure invoices are submitted from the billing entity and delivered in the required format and manner in accordance with customer requirements. Ensure a consistent application of process for extension of customer credit
Management of AP & AR, ensuring timely approvals and collection of customer balances and timely and accurate payment of vendor accounts
Compliance with financial controls and Group Policies and Procedures
Ensure ERP accurately reflect business operations (revenue, expense, tax, etc.)
Comply with income and state tax requirements. Provide support to global tax team on state and local tax filings.
Local treasury activity including bank accounts, credit cards, etc.
Coordination of monthly close activities meeting required deadlines
Implementation of Business/Company policies
Conduct regular balance sheet and P&L reviews and variance analyses
Identify and communicate potential risks and opportunities
Support the development of new systems, processes and reports
Basic Qualifications:
BA / MA degree in Finance /Accounting / Controlling or equivalent
Minimum of 8 years of work experience in financial accounting
Previous experience in leading a team through a month end close
Excellent understanding of revenue and cost transactions, completing statutory financial statements
Preferred Capabilities:
Professional qualification CIMA /ACCA
Previous experience of Microsoft Dynamics D365 (or AX)
Managed a team of at least 5 people
Experience operating in a SOX environment
Strong technical acumen in IFRS and US GAAP
Strong Excel and accounting systems skills
A desire to improve processes and drive efficiency
We offer:
Private healthcare including dental care – MEDICOVER
Life and long-term disability insurance – GENERALI
Social benefits: Gym card (MULTISPORT), Christmas vouchers, vacation and childcare subsidies
Allowance for working from home
Attractive internal programs: Tuition Reimbursement / Referral Awards/ Rewards and Recognition Program / Internal Mobility Program
Additional vacations days
#LI-EMEA