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Reading, Reading, United Kingdom

Managing EMEA controllers team (15 employees in 3 locations), including recruitment and performance reviewsFinance transformation project / transitionEnsure accurate accounting in accordance with relevant accounting standards and policies.Manage month end close in accordance with the close timetable for 30+ EMEA Legal entities.Review monthly reporting and ensure significant variances from monthly trend and MOR are investigated and explained.Ensure timely completion of quarterly SEC information for Business SegmentSupport global and regional process improvement initiativesEnsure monthly balance sheet reconciliations are prepared and reviewed.Ensure complete and timely submission of all required information and documentation to local service providers.Maintain strong relationships with local service providers, advisors and auditors.Ensure timely completion and filing of monthly/quarterly/annual VAT returns.Ensure timely completion of annual audits and filing of statutory financial statements (SFS).Ensure timely completion and filing of corporate income tax (CIT) returns & other filings.Primary PeopleSoft GL Super UserEnsure effective and consistent operation of internal controls in accordance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) requirements. Complete Quarterly SOX ReviewsWork with SSC for GL and offshore teams for APGL training lead supporting Integrations activities globally and acquisition activities for reporting.

Managing EMEA controllers team (18 employees in 3 locations), including recruitment and performance reviewsFinance transformation project / transitionEnsure accurate accounting in accordance with relevant accounting standards and policies.Manage month end close in accordance with the close timetable for 30+ Legal entities.Review monthly reporting and ensure significant variances from monthly trend and MOR are investigated and explained.Ensure timely completion of quarterly SEC information for Business SegmentSupport global and regional process improvement initiativesEnsure monthly balance sheet reconciliations are prepared and reviewed.Ensure complete and timely submission of all required information and documentation to local service providers.Maintain strong relationships with local service providers, advisors and auditors.Ensure timely completion and filing of monthly/quarterly/annual VAT returns.Ensure timely completion of annual audits and filing of statutory financial statements (SFS).Ensure timely completion and filing of corporate income tax (CIT) returns & other filings.Primary PeopleSoft GL Super UserEnsure effective and consistent operation of internal controls in accordance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) requirements. Complete Quarterly SOX ReviewsLead P2P Kaizen workstream Initiative to improve India WHT process and have an Enterprise wide Approval Matrix in placeGL training lead supporting Integrations activities globally and acquisition activities for reporting.

Leading a team of 5 GL Accountants & 1 Acccountant overseas.Responsible for US GAAP and local Statutory Reporting for 16 European Entities in all aspects of compliance.Monthly variance Analysis to Corporate & quarterly SEC ReportingStatutory Reporting and Audit of UK Entity including consolidation.Management of Audit process, for Group, Statutory and Internal AuditsReview and sign off of Balance Sheet Recs, Journals, Cashflow forecasting and monthend reportingPeoplesoft GL SuperuserPeoplesoft ReportingBank AuthorisationsPerformance Management and developing of teamSupport newly formed Shared Service Centre Adhoc projects - Process improvements

Monthly Reporting for several European EntitiesWorking with Local Service Providers to enusre local Statutory filings and requirementsProduction of Audit Files and Year End AccountsPreparation of Cashflow forecasts and Mid Month EstimatesBalance Sheet ReconciliationsMaintain SOX requirementsManagement of Russian based employeeGL Superuser

Ensure accurate and timely monthly submission and reporting for DB Finance, Partnerships, and 3 other D&B entitiesSubmission of various schedules, BS Flux, BS Recs and intercompany reconciliations.Intercompany loan schedules maintained and agreed monthly.Daily cash spreadsheet maintained to ensure any excess or shortfall of cash is deposited or redeemed depending on receipts or paymentsEnsuring SOX is adhered to at all times and assisting Auditors with audits/SOX testing as required

Dealing with all Intercompany Rebills to the countries, and ensuring these are completed before the month end close.Ensuring all necessary information is uploaded into Oracle and sent out to the appropriate contacts.Reconciliation of all Intercompany Rebill Accounts.Bank Reconciliations of GBP account and Foreign Currency Accounts.Assisting with month end process ensuring that countries month end packages reconcile with Hyperion and send relevant files to the US.Chasing outstanding debtors.Providing cover for all aspects of Purchase Ledger as required.

Slough, United Kingdom

Maintenance of cash book, posting nominal ledger transactions, such as posting expensesMonthend routines and journals.Managing the weekly payroll for approximately 50 employees including providing various analysis for Senior Management.Undertake quarterly VAT Returns.Reconciliation of control accounts.Assisting with Purchase Ledger & Credit Control as required

Windsor

To maintain, reconcile and post the Cash Books for five companies, both UK and internationalTo maintain and operate the Sales Ledgers systems and corporate donations, raise invoices and reconcile monthlyResponsible for ensuring that the cash position is carried out to present to the Finance DirectorTo maintain the cash book records for all companies, reconciling the balances monthly to the bank statementsIT trouble shooting for Head Office