EMEA Senior Accounting & Close Lead

Perception Point; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Perception Point is seeking an Senior Accounting Manager to partner with the EMEA Finance Director and oversee day-to-day accounting across AP, Purchasing, Payroll and related accruals. You will ensure month-end closes on schedule and drive process improvements across EMEA.

You will coordinate the close with outsourced accountants, manage intercompany activities and ensure SOX/GAAP compliance, with involvement in fixed assets, leases and commissions.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with minimum 5 years post qualification.
• 6+ years experience in full spectrum of accounting function, preferably with a US multinational company in an EMEA wide role.
• Good in communications with different levels of staff.
• Hands on experience in MS Office and computerized accounting systems, ideally Oracle.
• Able to work independently and within tight timelines.
• High level of integrity and positive attitude.
• A team player.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the EMEA Finance Director.
• Coordinate activities and deliverables of outsource accountants across EMEA.
• Prepare the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close and consolidation for allocated EMEA subsidiaries and finalise EMEA consolidation to set standards and timelines.
• Provide comprehensive financial review commentary and analysis monthly; quarterly reporting to US Finance.
• Coordinate and update the monthly intercompany matrix with EMEA Accountants maintaining USD balances net to zero.
• Back up contact for EMEA property leases and financial review; manage leases in LeaseQuery with US team.
• EMEA point of contact for commission accruals; validate and distribute accruals to EMEA accountants.

Skills

Communication skills

Independence

Team player

Integrity

MS Office

Oracle

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

MS Office

Oracle

Job description

Perception Point is seeking an Senior Accounting Manager to partner with the EMEA Finance Director and oversee day-to-day accounting across AP, Purchasing, Payroll and related accruals. You will ensure month-end closes on schedule and drive process improvements across EMEA.

You will coordinate the close with outsourced accountants, manage intercompany activities and ensure SOX/GAAP compliance, with involvement in fixed assets, leases and commissions.