Finance and Accounting Analyst

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly analytical review on P&L and Balance Sheet including variance explanation.
• Month end preparation and review of various types of journals to ensure US GAAP compliant and working with local CFM to understand business events.
• Involved in the preparation of the P&L Dashboard and Balance Sheet report for the UKI Finance Director on a monthly basis.
• Perform monthly internal controls in compliance with Sarbox
• Quarter End reporting to Global – balance sheet deliverables.
• Account reconciliations and analysis for both US and UK GAAP compliant accounts.
• Preparation of supporting schedules and working papers for Statutory Audit
• Provide accounting support to the Team Lead/Manager including responses to ad hoc requests
• Involvement in setting up and improving on accounting processes with a view to making them more efficient
• Develop in-depth knowledge of tools and applications in support of General Ledger processing.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of Accenture's business.
• Become a point of contract for the UKI Finance community.
• Meet key reporting deadlines on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Develop knowledge and understanding of performance metrics and strive to meet and exceed them.
• Ability to multi task and provide cross team support as required
• Other ad hoc duties as required

Qualifications

Skills

• Knowledge of Accounting Principles
• Analytical and computer skills preferably MS Office
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and flexibility
• Customer focused
• Sense of responsibility, initiative and high quality work standards
• Strong team working skills
• Prior experience of SAP an advantage
• Fluency in English is required

Qualifications/Experience

• Degree in Business, Finance or equivalent qualification would be preferable
• Min. 2+ years experience in an accounting environment, preferably in a practice environment
• Undertaking professional examinations, e.g. CIMA, ACCA.

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