Financial Controller

Pe Global

Cork

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER. Responsibilities Ownership and Accountability for delivering accurate, robust and timely Financial Statements for UK & Scandinavian countries, validated through regular internal and external audits. Accountable for the Governance of the journal voucher review, account reconciliation review, and intercompany processes. Lead the monthly US GAAP trial balance review process. Maintain strong processes to support a robust review and deep understanding of monthly Trial Balances across all countries. Influence and lead effectively to ensure a strong control environment and compliance across the full hub, taking account of different materiality in different countries. Responsible for SOx compliance across all countries in the UK Hub. Leverage and coach role of Assistant Controller (direct report) to support in achievement of the above responsibilities. Delivery of local Statutory Accounting, Transfer Pricing, Tax and Payroll accounting for Scandinavian countries through a team of three accountants (direct reports) located there. Partner with UK Finance Manager on local statutory requirements and reporting and tax matters to ensure accurate and holistic financial statements. Act as advisor/subject matter expert on complex US GAAP accounting treatments and corporate policy/procedures interpretation, leveraging expertise from Corporate Centre (US) as appropriate. Liaise with auditors for both group (all countries) and statutory audits (Scandinavian countries. Travel is circa 20% an predominantly UK and Denmark. Manage & coach team of four qualified accountants across three different geographies. Develop talent by having effective performance /coaching conversations and participating in regular succession planning. Provide technical training, coaching, mentoring for Hub/Affiliate staff, Actively connect with and understand your people, in person and remotely. Basic Qualifications. Qualified Accountant, with a minimum of 8 years post qualified . US GAAP accounting standards knowledge an advantage. Controllership / Finance management experience gained in a Multinational Company. Strong Systems Experience (e.g. SAP) is an advantage. Strong interpersonal, relationship building and influencing skills; ability to manage pressure and conflicting demands. Ability to build effective networks across functions, organizations, job levels and geographies. Ability to achieve results through people, directly and indirectly. ◦Demonstrated experience in Supervision / People Development. High self-awareness and ability to operate effectively in a multi-cultural environment, strong communicating skills essential. Danish, Swedish, or Norwegian language skills an advantage. Additional Skills/Preferences. Build Relationships with key stakeholders across the Company to develop business knowledge and commercial awareness and to build a network to remain informed about business and process changes across the Hub: People Management and Leadership. Interested candidates should forward an up to date CV to susan.omeara@peglobal.net or call me on 021 4297900. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.

2255 days ago