Global Financial Accounting Manager – Fixed Assets And Intercompany
Country : United Kingdom
Town : WOLLASTON
Category : Finance
Contract type : Permanent
Availability : Full time
Job description
We are guided by three core values that are at the heart of everything we do: be yourself, act courageously, and show you care. They make us who we are and inspire us to push boundaries, embrace our individuality, and stand up for what's right.
THE GIG
Working in a fast-paced team for the Global Financial Accounting Manager – Balance Sheet, the Global Financial Accounting Manager will be expected to manage the input, analysis and maintenance of various sub-ledgers, assisting with the general ledger for all legal entities across the group including all entities within the EMEA, Americas and APAC Regions and the Holding Companies.
As our Global Financial Accounting Manager – Fixed Assets and Intercompany, you will be accountable for:
- Overseeing global ownership and accurate accounting of all intangible and tangible assets across the group, ensuring alignment with the Group Accounting Manual and applicable standards.
- Collaborating with Camden Finance and IT teams to review intangible projects, ensuring proper cost capture through each project phase and conducting post-go-live reviews.
- Leading the global annual asset verification project to maintain accurate and complete asset registers, engaging stakeholders across the business.
- Ensuring proper capitalisation of items posted to the general ledger and assist with monthly intercompany reconciliations.
- Maintaining group ledgers in compliance with group and local statutory requirements, and assist in implementing, maintaining, and refining robust month-end processes and controls.
- Coordinating with regional peers to ensure ledger accuracy and timely completion of period-end deadlines for all entities.
- Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations, addressing, and resolving any issues in line with internal deadlines.
- Supporting interim and year-end audits by preparing necessary documentation for external auditors.
- Identifying and communicate any risks or opportunities to the Global Financial Accounting Manager and provide support and improvement insights to the finance team for operational efficiencies.
Put simply, for this role the key things we’re looking for are:
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified.
- Working experience in a similar role within a Finance Department, with strong communication skills.
- Microsoft Dynamics (D365), retail, multi-currency, multi-site, foreign language skills and experience of working with subsidiaries located overseas are highly desirable.
- A good understanding of business structure and the importance of accuracy of nominal ledger postings.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
- Strong investigatory, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
- The ability to work under tight deadlines within a small team and help others within the team wherever possible.
- A proactive approach to work and a desire to streamline processes to increase productivity across the team.
- Hybrid working
- Welcome to the family free pair of Docs
- 65% off all Docs
- Private healthcare
- A dedicated culture team
- 2 paid volunteer days per year
At Dr. Martens, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work. We encourage applications, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our brand; helping us to speak authentically to our consumers.
We strive to develop a business where our people can thrive and feel empowered to express themselves. Because we believe everyone should feel supported and included whatever their role in the Dr. Martens community.
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