Rutherford Cross is delighted to be working with an FMCG business to appoint a Financial Accountant. This is a great opportunity to join a global business and the role offers scope for further career development.The Financial Accountant will be responsible for all financial, management, statutory accounting, tax and reporting for the Group of companies as well as partnering to the local businesses.This role requires flexible working hours during key finance deadline periods e.g. month-end and year-end. Regular communication with local management and cost centre managers.Key Responsibilities:
* Timely and accurate submission of all statutory financial and management accounting and reporting for the Group according to reporting and legal deadlines
* All fiscal and tax compliance reporting and submissions according to local requirements
* Timely and accurate submission of the monthly financials to the group finance team for consolidation
* Accountable for both internal and external audits including review of internal controls and policies. Ensure all Balance Sheet reconciliations are completed on a monthly basis to a high standard, with timely resolution of any unreconciling items
* Protects company assets by enforcing controls and company policies
* Manage the cashflow for the business, provide periodic forecasts, monitor foreign currency exposures and liaise with group treasury on hedging strategy
* Monthly entity Op Ex Cost analysis and escalation of any identified errors/issues
* Work with Supply Chain Finance to have oversight and understanding of the full trial balance
Key Focus Areas:
* Ensure the fiscal and statutory requirements for the Group are observed in order for the company to be compliant with local legislation
* Month-end/year-end reporting for the Group including completing monthly management accounts, operating expenses, group projects, exceptional items, taxation and miscellaneous income and expense
* Understand the strategy and performance of the Group in order to provide value add support to the business for key business decisions
* Communicate on a regular basis with site leadership and group finance
* Develop and maintain accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements
* Responsible for the clear and concise communication of company results to divisional finance and local management
On Offer:
* Salary circa £54,000-£57,000
* Discretionary bonus
* 8% employer contribution
* Private medical for family
* 5 * salary life assurance
* 36 days holiday total
Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.
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