Senior Financial Accountant

Job Description

Our client is a US listed international business offering critical solutions to industry; maximizing research and technology to make a positive impact on society.

With their technical expertise and strategic collaborations, they are driving change and innovation in their field, and this is a particularly exciting time for the business and its evolution.

We are currently recruiting a Senior Financial Accountant to join their centralized Finance function reporting to the Finance Manager and working as part of a small, key team in this global business.

This is a unique opportunity for a candidate with 5+ years’ relevant experience and a hands on approach to add value in this fast paced and dynamic environment.

Your duties as the Senior Financial Accountant will include although, will not be limited to:

• Assisting with quarter and year-end closing process
• Providing analysis of balance sheet, P&L and accruals
• Preparing financial statements and compiling annual accounts
• Preparing and assisting with external financial audits
• Assisting with monthly VAT returns
• Driving process improvement initiatives to ensure best practice
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting ad hoc activities and projects within the Finance function

Candidate requirements:

• Degree in Accounting or Finance
• At least 5 years’ relevant work experience
• Fluent in English
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel
• A keen eye for detail with good analytical and problem solving skills
• Able to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
• High level of honesty, integrity, commitment and responsibility

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.