The Company:
The Global Association of Risk Professionals is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit membership organization focused on elevating the practice of risk management. GARP offers the leading global certification for risk managers in the Financial Risk Manager (FRM®), as well as the
Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR®) Certificate, Risk and AI (RAI™) Certificate, and ongoing educational opportunities through Continuing Professional Development. Through the GARP Benchmarking Initiative (GBI)® and GARP Risk Institute, GARP sponsors research in risk management and promotes collaboration among practitioners, academics, and regulators.
Founded in 1996 and governed by a Board of Trustees, GARP is headquartered in Jersey City, N.J., with offices in London and Hong Kong.
For more information, visit garp.org or follow GARP on LinkedIn and Facebook.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant – International Operations to manage the day-to-day accounting activities for our international entities, currently including the United Kingdom and potentially India, while serving as the key liaison with our U.S. parent company’s Accounting department.
This position is responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with local accounting and tax regulations, and coordination of intercompany activities across multiple regions. The role provides hands-on oversight across all core accounting functions — from general ledger management and budgeting to payables, receivables, and VAT or local indirect tax compliance — supporting consolidated reporting at the global level.
Key Responsibilities
General Ledger and Financial Reporting
* Manage the general ledgers for international entities, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled each month.
* Prepare monthly financial statements in local currencies, ensuring accuracy and consistency with parent company reporting standards for consolidation purposes.
* Develop monthly cash flow forecasts to identify funding requirements and coordinate funding requests with the U.S. parent company.
* Perform and review account reconciliations, including intercompany, fixed assets, prepaids, and accruals, to maintain accuracy and completeness of the books.
* Prepare journal entries for payroll, depreciation, accruals, and other monthly adjustments as required.
* Prepare and file quarterly VAT and/or local indirect tax returns in compliance with applicable regulations, maintaining supporting documentation for audit and reporting purposes.
* Work with an external accounting firm on annual corporate income tax filings, providing all required schedules and documentation to ensure timely compliance.
* Coordinate annual audit processes by preparing audit schedules, documentation, and reconciliations, and liaising with external auditors to facilitate a smooth review.
Budgeting and Intercompany Coordination
* Manage the general and administrative (G&A) budgets for international offices, analysing variances and reporting results to management.
* Calculate and record monthly management fees and intercompany recharges between the international entities and the U.S. parent company.
* Support the parent company’s accounting team with monthly close reporting, financial consolidations, and audit inquiries.
Accounts Payable and Expense Management
* Oversee the processing of monthly vendor and office payments, ensuring proper authorisation, coding, and timely settlement in line with company policies and vendor terms.
* Manage purchase orders and monitor spend against approved budgets to maintain cost control and accurate reporting.
* Review and approve employee expense reimbursements, ensuring compliance with internal policies.
* Address and resolve vendor issues, such as billing discrepancies or credit adjustments, while maintaining positive supplier relationships.
Accounts Receivable and Revenue Management
* Manage the billing and collection process for event-related revenue, including group registrations, sponsorships, and related receivables.
* Reconcile Stripe credit card transactions with the event management system to ensure completeness and accurate recording of event-related revenues, sponsorship income, and processing fees.
* Monitor outstanding accounts, follow up on collections, and ensure proper application of payments and accurate revenue recognition.
Required Skills & Qualifications
* Experience: Ideal candidates will have 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a multinational environment or UK subsidiary of a U.S. parent company. They should demonstrate hands-on expertise across the full accounting cycle — including general ledger management, intercompany transactions, budgeting, and VAT compliance — along with the ability to manage cross-border reporting and liaise effectively with global finance teams.
* Strong understanding of UK GAAP, VAT, and statutory reporting requirements; familiarity with U.S. GAAP and intercompany accounting principles preferred.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Sage Intacct or similar ERP systems is advantageous.
* Exceptional organisational skills with a focus on accuracy and meeting deadlines.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail.
* Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
* Accounting degree or equivalent qualification required; part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) preferred.
* Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively across time zones in a cross-border team environment.
Working at GARP:
GARP offers competitive benefits and compensation. We will only respond to candidates who are suitable for the role.
Candidates must be authorized to work in UK.