Accounting Manager

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Why we're hiring:

Lead a team of Accountants and manage the implementation process of our new ERP system (Workday)for the Non-Media Business Units, which includes testing scenarios in Workday and managing the knowledge transfer process from the business units to the Shared Services Center (SSC). Once the team goes live in Workday, this individual will be reviewing Manual Journal Entries and Reconciliations for areas such as Fixed Assets, Inter-company, Tax and Treasury. This person will work with Business Units to prepare period end Reporting in an accurate and timely manner. Participates in internal and external Audits as needed. Monitors GL Staff Accountants’ quality of processing and providing approvals and guidance as needed. Strong focus on delivering high quality processing, strong and clear communicator, individual who is self-motivated as well as team oriented, driven to achieve individual and team targets as set by the Director, Accounting and Reporting.  

What you'll be doing:

General:

Manage General Ledger transactions for Non-Media Business Units as set out by the Chief Accounting Officer

• Oversee the Knowledge Transfer process for business units going live in Workday
• Utilize Workday Financials software to manage processing of General Ledger entries
• Review Manual Journal Entries including reviewing evidence provided and ensuring accurate and timely posting of required entries
• Review Fixed Assets transactions ensuring acquisitions, disposals and depreciation are recorded accurately
• Ensure Inter-company reporting is accurate and balanced
• Review Tax entries correctly and deliver Tax reporting
• Review Treasury entries correctly and ensure bank reconciliations are completed
• Monitor volumes and highlight any backlogs proactively to the Chief Accounting Officer
• Ensure all General Ledger queries are resolved promptly
• Review period end Reporting in an accurate and timely manner
• Lead the monthly Balance Sheet reconciliation process
• Review work prepared by General Ledger Staff Accountants (i.e. Manual Journal Entries and evidence for Fixed Assets, Intercompany, Bank Reconciliations) for quality of processing and providing approvals and guidance as needed
• Provide holiday and sick cover for colleagues as needed
• Establish strong relationships with Business Unit Finance teams
• Assist Chief Accounting Officer in monitoring the end-to-end quality of accounting and reporting activities, including activities performed in India

Weekly:

• Provide reports and participate in weekly General Ledger review meetings with Chief Accounting Officer

Monthly

• Drive Month End Close Reporting to a high level of accuracy and timeliness, ensuring adequate review time built into the timetables

What you'll need:

Minimum 6 years’ experience in General Ledger Accounting in a large, preferably International organization

• Experience of at least 2+ years in public accounting (audit) with a nationally recognized firm – highly preferred
• Degree in Accounting; licensed CPA
• Confidence in dealing and building relationships, both internally and externally
• Self-motivated, energetic, and detailed oriented
• Able to work to firm deadlines and calm under pressure
• Well organized with strength in prioritization
• Strong communication skills and ability to handle complexity
• Ability to train and mentor junior staff
• Commercially focused with a strong customer service approach

 

 

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