Risk & Internal Controls Accountant
Middlesbrough
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Accountant (ACCA or ACA) working in a newly created role for an leading business in Teesside.
Your duties and responsibilities will include:
* Working with the ERP project team and the finance team to ensure that all key processes and controls within the finance function are fully documented and maintained with appropriate document management as the business transition to a new ERP.
* Lead the internal controls design and effectiveness reviews, including review and testing of processes.
* Providing support to the Risk Committee as required by the Chair, collating agendas and responses.
* Acting as one of the primary points of contact with internal and external auditors.
* Acting as a point of contact on all taxation matters, ensuring tax compliance.
* Inputting into financial projections and business plans including preparing tax forecasts and projections.
* Acting as a lead representative from finance on Customs taxes, working with operations and the compliance team to ensure retention of wharf approvals, customs warehouse approvals.
* Supporting with ad-hoc duties and projects as required by wider finance team.
You will be/have:
* Qualified Accountant or Auditor
* Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with a range of people across various roles.
* Has strong IT skills.
* Has excellent financial analysis and problem solving skills, with a strong attention to detail and a focus on accuracy and compliance