Job Description
The Consultancy Group are currently recruiting for a Management Accountant for a Global advertising company.
To support the Head of Finance with the preparation of management accounts and relevant schedules, and improvement of processes, systems and reporting across: · Maintaining accurate and up-to-date accounts in the finance system · Preparation of management accounts and supporting schedules (actuals and forecast) - encompassing full balance sheet and P&L · Detailed submission of actuals and forecast into the group reporting system (SAP) for group consolidation purposes · Ensuring best practice reconciliations and checks, efficient processes, and automation of reporting is in place where possible to maximise efficiencies and minimise margin of error. · Ensuring strong financial controls are maintained across the business. · Reviewing AP, AR, and petty cash schedules produced by other members of the team, and supporting them in process and reporting improvements. · Processing and reconciliation of intercompany transactions and balances. · Assisting with the review of finance system setup and processes, including source data. · Treasury management and cash flow reporting - inclusive of net working capital management, and a rolling weekly cash flow forecast. · Royalty reporting processes relating to month end (revenue and associated participant costs). · Support with the rollout of group initiatives regarding processes, systems and reporting changes. · Other ad hoc work that may arise.
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Attributes and Behaviours: · This role requires a confident and proactive person who is highly organised, and able to use their initiative and prioritisation skills to deal with challenging situations and regular deadlines · Must be proactive and able to get up to speed quickly · Takes personal responsibility for accuracy and timeliness of work · Willingness to get involved at a detailed level, but also able to step back and see the bigger picture
Skills, Qualifications and Experience: · Qualified accountant with minimum 2-5 years' post-qualified experience - either CIMA, ACCA or ACA · Excellent numeracy skills · Good attention to detail · Preparation of management accounts and statutory reporting · Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; initiative to come up with and implement process and reporting improvements · Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables and advanced formulas i.e. building nested functions). Financial modelling experience would be an advantage. · Excellent interpersonal skills for supporting and troubleshooting with other members of the finance function and other departments · Ability to cope in a busy and demanding work environment with regular and conflicting deadlines · Previous experience of the PMI and SAP systems desirable but not essential · Experience of working within the media industry is preferred; royalties knowledge an advantage · May be required to work additional hours or flexibly during busy periods, notably month end
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