Head of Accounting

Surrey  ‐ Onsite
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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.

Start date
ASAP
Duration
3 months
From
Sanderson Recruitment Plc
Published at
22.10.2019
Project ID:
1838532
Contract type
Freelance
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