Our client is a multi billion dollar fintech with their Head Office in London. They have recently aquired a new company, which has plenty of legacy work that needs to be done as well as focusing on their current workload The London Corporate Accounting team are an integral part of Global Corporate Accounting with the team based in what is the brand-new European Head Office in the City of London The team are responsible for the accurate and timely production of Management Accounts and reports directly to the Finance Manager but taking steer from others within the team as necessary. The contract role will either cover or support several important areas within the department's remit, during a period of significant transition for the team, with the individual therefore needing to be flexible and adaptable in their approach and time management. The primary areas upon initial engagement will be; Fixed Assets & WIP Project Reporting & Control This is across many different legal entities within the legacy Group of companies and is a key material reporting area within the group, undergoing significant change and increased focus on accuracy and compliance, whilst accounting policy alignment is also amidst transition. Duties will include but not be limited to; Analysis & data capture of existing assets Documentation of projects Systems oversight & maintenance Balance Sheet Reconciliations Fixed Asset & WIP & Reporting Transfers & Disposals of Assets, Reviews and amendments to UEL's Reconciliations of OTL to Workday / Upload of OTL to Workday (our new ERP) Journal preparation, documentation and submission Cash Reconciliation & Oversight The cash process is in a significant state of flux, with elements taking part in multiple systems as an ERP migration is in full swing. Cash is always of course a key reconciliation area, with effective oversight even more challenging in this scenario. Duties will include but not be limited to; Providing oversight reporting of Cash Reconciliations Review of cash reconciliations Process change updates & communication - critical to successful implementation Support to cash team as required The role will also be involved with other reconciliations and reporting as required, as well as any other adhoc tasks that arise as a result of the various workstreams surrounding our ERP migration. PERSON SPECIFICATION:
• Fixed Asset Reporting experience essential
• Experience of working on ERP migration extremely advantageous
• Workday experience extremely advantageous
• Oracle experience advantageous
• Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and advanced Excel COMPETENCIES : Analytical ability and Problem Solving. Able to understand complex situations, to identify underlying patterns or issues amongst data or between events and to generate effective solutions. Technical Expertise. Maintains strong technical skills in own area of expertise ensuring attention to detail. Keeps up to date with current best practice and partners with the business to leverage their expertise. Strives to deliver high quality and accurate results. Relationship Management. Builds trust and credibility amongst work colleagues and external contacts through treating people with honesty, integrity and respect. Works across departmental and business lines to achieve positive outcomes. Teamwork. Works collaboratively as part of a team to achieve the team's goals. Provides or follows direction as appropriate and shares credit with fellow team members. Personal Organisation. Works systematically, manages own and others' time and plans ahead to effectively accomplish work goals. Communication Skills. Expresses ideas effectively in both written and spoken communications. Presents thoughts clearly, logically and succinctly, choosing language suited to the needs of the audience. Asks clear, thoughtful questions to aid own and others' understanding. Initiative. The aptitude to demonstrate a proactive approach in identifying smarter and effective solutions for agreed outcomes.