Description
Head of Accounting
My client is an IT business based in Surrey. They are currently recruiting for a Head of Accounting to join the team on a short term contract. This role is responsible for implementing and maintaining a system of internal controls that will ensure that company assets are adequately safeguarded and that all financial reporting is prepared in compliance with all financial policies.
Head of Accounting responsibilities:
- Responsible for the financial accounting and reporting of legal entities, ensuring these are maintained in compliance with UK GAAP, company policies and US GAAP
- Oversees the general accounting function, which includes inter-company accounting, cash management/reconciliation, financial reporting, balance sheet management and maintaining a strong SOX compliant control environment.
- Accountable for ensuring that policies and procedures are in place to provide reasonable assurance that the company assets are protected.
- Manages and coordinates work relating to both internal and external audits in the periodic review of the company financial records.
- Lead for technical accounting under local and US GAAP, providing expertise and guidance to the business.
- To embed a culture of continuous improvement in order to achieve efficient and effective processes in order to establish best practice in both systems and processes throughout the business.
Head of Accounting skills:
- Qualified accountant with strong financial reporting skills
- Experience in a similar role, preferably in a large, global organisation.
- Ability to deliver under pressure whilst meeting tight deadlines.
- Ability to maintain clear lines of communication.
- Proven ability to identify areas to improve and drive forward efficiencies.