Accounting and Finance Project Specialist - Exclusive

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 for an Accounting and Finance Project Specialist to join their evolving Finance function, who will work as part of a small hands-on team with a broad exposure across the function.

This is a unique opportunity for a qualified accounting profile with at least 3 years’ experience either working in Big 4 looking to transition into their first role in industry or already in industry, who has a hands-on approach to support external reporting activities.

Your duties as Accounting and Finance Project Specialist will include although will not be limited to:

• Supporting and project managing Accounting and Finance projects
• Identifying process improvement opportunities, implementing new finance systems and enhancing finance governance
• Leading share-based compensation related processes, controls performance and reporting
• Coordinating annual and quarterly corporate income tax and compliance
• Supporting risk analysis and control design and implementation
• Performing technical accounting research and documenting conclusions and proper accounting treatment in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS
• Stakeholder management working with finance colleagues, delivering training, leading initiatives and acting as a key contact for external auditors
• Supporting ad hoc activities within the Finance function

Candidate Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting or Finance and a recognized professional qualification RA, CA, ACCA, CPA (or equivalent)
• An audit background in the Big 4 would be preferred
• At least 3 years’ relevant work experience
• Fluent in English
• Experience working under IFRS and US GAAP in a SOX/PCAOB environment
• 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

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