Our esteemed client operates in the dynamic realm of workplace design and innovation. They are recognized for their commitment to creating cutting-edge, flexible, and collaborative environments that redefine traditional workspaces. With a focus on fostering creativity and enhancing employee well-being, our client is at the forefront of revolutionizing the way people experience their work environments. Their dedication to innovation and excellence is reflected in their global influence and the transformative impact they’ve made on contemporary workplace design.

Governance

• Produce and report on performance metrics (SLAs and KPIs) for the Finance function within the SSC.
• Review and update all process documentation periodically including Standard Operating Procedures.

Team Management

• Provide oversight and review on Management Accounting and Accounts Payable work.
• Onboard, upskill and train staff members and perform performance reviews and appraisals.
• Manage rostering and coverage and communicate with key stakeholders.

Month-End

• Month-end close functions for multiple companies including full reconciliation of all balance sheet items, general ledger review and assisting with trend analysis/flux analysis.
• Record journal entries including accruals, prepaid expenses, amortization, and depreciation.
• Maintain accurate financial schedules including fixed assets, lease, and other cost schedules.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations.
• Prepare month end journals.

Indirect Tax Management

• Provide system reports to local taxation advisors so they can prepare VAT/GST/Sales tax returns and lodgments.
• Journal appropriate accounting entries into the accounting system.
• Ensure tax payments are made on time.
• Perform BS reconciliations on the control accounts each month end and escalate any issues.

Direct Tax Management

• Work directly with global tax advisor affiliates to provide schedules and documents to assist with the annual tax return preparation, utilizing the Beehive technology system solution.
• Support tax advisor with tax provision accounting and process tax journals into system.
• Manage tax installment payment and include it in regional cash flow statements.
• Lead the annual preparation of filings.

Management Reporting

• Preparing variance and trend analysis.
• Prepare local company management accounts.

Statutory and Audit Reporting

• Provide schedules and documents requested for global and local audits.
• Assist with gathering information for other audits as they arise.
• Work directly with 3rd party annual report providers to provide schedules and documents as requested.

• Only Qualified CA’s should be applying for this position
• Experience in the Shared Service/BPO Industry is mandatory
• 10+ years’ relevant experience in Accounting / Finance.
• 5+ years’ experience in a leadership role in Accounting / Finance.
• Accounting qualification – CA (It is a must-have)
• Experience working in a Global Business Services / Shared Service Centre environment.
• Construction and real estate accounting experience are beneficial.
• Private equity-backed company experience beneficial.
• Experience managing a team.
• Fluent in English – other European languages are beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written and able to engage with all levels of the organisation.