Intercompany Accountant required for our client, a global, leading telecommunications business, based in the City. JOB DESCRIPTION The company has embarked on a journey to transform its intercompany processes through the introduction of best practice SAP and business processes and controls. As a result, a contract opportunity has arisen in the intercompany part of the Financial Accounting team sat within Accounting Operations for a qualified accountant. The primary purpose of the role is to ensure intercompany financial transactions are recorded both historically and going forwards on an accurate and timely basis, which contributes to achieving the objectives of the Finance Operations group as a whole. This includes responsibility for enforcing intercompany transaction compliance with approved policies and working with Accounting Operations leadership to drive continuous improvements for intercompany processes and the internal control environment. The role requires an Accountant who will bring energy and expertise to this dynamic and diverse company. They will need to influence and work closely with the Business Units, Group and Shared Service finance functions, including senior managers across the business units. KEY

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For ensuring timely and accurate matching and settlement of intercompany trading transactions. This includes the provision of services and sales of materials between related parties. Utilizing SAP tools to compare intercompany Trade Accounts Receivable and Trade Accounts Payable to identify missing transactions. Remediate missing intercompany transactions by liaising with colleagues within Financial Operations to obtain invoice copies or post journal entries. Prepare intercompany invoice matching analysis and supply that to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable for monthly In-House clearing (net settlement). Prepare reconciliation of all intercompany GL accounts for the group and resolve differences as required. Analysis of Intercompany positions from trial balances of Group companies, as well as the ability to assess the most efficient ways to nett/clear these intercompany positions. Actively liaise with Manager, Capex and Procurement Accounting to identify intercompany fixed asset transactions and initiate timely invoicing between trading partners. Liaise with Tax department to ensure transfer pricing balances are invoiced and settled on an annual basis. Work with business stakeholders including Financial Operations, SAP Team, Supply Chain and others, to ensure intercompany transactions are recorded efficiently and seamlessly within SAP. Prepare other ad hoc intercompany reporting as required. In addition, you will assist with any other ad-hoc work and projects as required, not necessarily intercompany related. QUALIFICATIONS Essential Knowledge and Skills: Experienced user of SAP, ideally involving the processing and clearance/matching of Intercompany transactions. Strong Excel knowledge (e.g. pivot tables, Vlookup's, etc). Solid experience of Intercompany accounting, including an awareness of the issues that may arise and the methods of resolution/alignment. Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA or overseas equivalent). Post qualified experience is desirable but will consider newly qualified candidate. Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken. Enthusiastic, motivated and a self-starter. Strong people skills, confident and comfortable at engaging collaboratively in an intellectual and multinational environment. Flexible, hard-working and results oriented. Strong analytical and decision making skills Desirable Knowledge and Skills: Good knowledge of IFRS (and GAAP equivalent). Good knowledge of Treasury processes. Global Cash Management experience. Apply today for this great role Huntress Search Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of 'protected characteristics' as defined under the Equality Act and other relevant UK legislation. Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK