Role Description
As a Financial Accountant, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting and analysis while contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team. You'll enjoy the satisfaction of being part of a unique culture dedicated to creating exceptional experiences.
This is a broad analytical and reporting role responsible for supporting the monthly reporting process, including financial analysis and account preparation, for a designated group of countries within the EAPAC region.
The successful candidate will have relevant experience and demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a team to deliver the highest standards of service and financial support.
As a Financial Accountant, you will have full ownership and responsibility for the financial accounting activities of your assigned legal entities within the EAPAC region. This includes:
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Month-end close and reporting
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Statutory compliance
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Payroll oversight
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Balance sheet reconciliations
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Forecasting
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Audit support
Working closely with Operations and key business stakeholders, you will provide financial insight and guidance to support decision-making, ensure compliance with local and corporate requirements, and drive continuous improvement across finance processes. This role offers a high level of autonomy and is an excellent opportunity for a proactive finance professional who enjoys taking ownership, building strong relationships, and operating in a fast-paced international environment.
During a typical day, you'll:
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Prepare monthly management accounts for submission to Corporate Headquarters, including journal preparation and review, supporting analysis, and compliance with corporate policies and reporting deadlines.
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Coordinate and oversee payroll activities for designated countries, including payroll approval and preparation/review of payroll journals.
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Liaise with local payroll providers to ensure all employer social security contributions, employee tax deductions, and statutory filings are submitted and paid on time.
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Prepare monthly revenue calculations, partner with Operations to determine programme headcount requirements, and post revenue entries to the General Ledger.
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Prepare and present monthly variance analysis comparing actual results against budget and forecast data for review during EAPAC P&L calls.
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Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled accurately and in a timely manner.
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Maintain compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and procedures.
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Ensure effective internal controls are applied across all accounting functions and recommend process improvements where appropriate.
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Liaise with Corporate Finance regarding monthly reporting requirements and respond promptly to ad hoc requests.
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Support the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
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Prepare cash flow forecasts and funding requests.
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Act as the primary contact for internal and external auditors, ensuring statutory accounts and tax filings are completed within required deadlines.
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Liaise with regulatory authorities regarding VAT returns, withholding tax (WHT), national statistics reporting, and other statutory requirements.
Qualifications
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Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
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Qualified Accountant, or actively studying towards the final stages of a professional accounting qualification, with 3+ years of relevant accounting and finance experience.
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Experience working within an international organisation.
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Strong technical aptitude with the ability to quickly learn and become proficient in new systems.
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Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
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Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
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Customer-focused mindset with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Benefits
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25 days annual leave to start, increasing by one additional day on each work anniversary for the first five years, up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
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Life Assurance of four times annual salary.
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Contributory pension scheme.
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Private medical insurance.
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Comprehensive travel insurance for you and your family, in line with scheme rules.
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Discounted dental scheme.
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Employee discounts on new vehicles.
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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
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Free eye test and contribution towards prescription glasses.