Our client is a global SaaS Organisation; they are now seeking a Lead Accountant to join their team. You will work closely with finance, accounting, supply chain, corporate strategy & development and tax professionals – this a 6-month Contract
Responsibilities
Full oversight of entity month end close activities and reporting
Works closely & in partnership with International US GAAP accounting shared services centre as well as FITG (Financial Integrity, Transformation & Governance)
Completes monthly P&L and balance sheet analytical review with commentary, trend analysis on revenue & close review with FP&A & other key stakeholders.
Researches and prepares technical accounting position papers on local accounting issues
Ensures implementation of internal controls, facilitates SOx Compliance, including key & non key control report validation
Owns and acts as POC for annual statutory audit with external auditors & provides support as required to support regular internal audits
Owns transfer pricing process for entity, works with Corporate Tax to ensure appropriate agreements in place, highlights & assesses local business changes that may impact current structure & ensuring timely calculation and settlement
Drives completion & filings of Corporate Tax Returns, liaising with external advisors and internal CT team
Participates in research of technical taxation issues affecting regional legal entity, ensuring full documentation of conclusions & positions in white papers
Creates and maintains awareness with local business partners of local and statutory compliance reporting obligations. Highlights and works to ensure localisation of accounting systems to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations
Influences team priorities & coaches/teaches peers.
Qualifications
4+ years proven relevant experience is required
Qualified accountant; CA/ACA/CPA or equivalent
Strong technical (US GAAP or IFRS, EMEA local GAAP) and financial accounting expertise.
Strong technical accounting skills; ability to research and understand technical details, but also interpret and present in lay terms to non-technical finance and other business partner
Analytical thinker who can identify and implement effective processes improvements
Large accounting software package expertise (Oracle financials preferred)
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