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  • Posted: Aug 7, 2020
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Acceleration crafts digital marketing capability for the largest global brands. We are digital natives. Technology is in our DNA. We have always understood the radical impact that technology would have on the future of brands. As strategic marketing technologists with deep domain expertise, Acceleration will orchestrate your technology, your data, your proc...
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    Finance and Compliance Officer

    Overview

    • Ideal role for someone looking to move into corporate from audit or articles.

    Reporting and Management structure

    • You will report to the Finance Director

    Responsibilities

     Compliance

    • Oversight and preparation of external audits, internal audits & SOX audits;
    • Management & review of the internal control environment (SOX controls);
    • Month end SOX compliance packs (Prepare monthly balance sheet packs for FD signoff and review);
    • Oversee production of complete and accurate set of financial accounts for the group companies including, but not limited to, reviewing all necessary schedules and registers;
    • Ensuring the maintenance of Company statutory records, such as minutes and registers;
    • Work with internal stakeholders to streamline processes and procedures to ensure compliance with Internal Audit guidance.

    Finance

    • Submission and preparation of EMEA group Taxes (Income Tax, VAT, Dividends);
    • Month end tech billing process;
    • Cash Flow forecasting & assisting with Working Capital management (Payment process);
    • Ensure deadlines are met and capturing in GLs is complete and accurate for periodic close;
    • Assist Financial controllers with reporting duties of EMEA & North America entities (Revenue recognition, monthly reporting & review) 

    Adhoc

    • Drive standardization and improvement of key business processes through simplification, automation and control enhancement, as appropriate for a WPP Group Company;
    • Work with internal stakeholders to streamline processes and procedures to ensure compliance with Internal Audit guidance;
    • Liaising with external stakeholders regarding any administration requirements;
    • Assist where needed in order to meet WPP internal reporting deadlines through effective management of processes.

    Requirements:

    • Fully qualified accountant ACCA / CA(SA) preferred (or exceptionally equivalent experience)
    • Minimum 3 years relevant experience in an accounting/audit role
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & Teams,
    • Experience with a financial system beneficial
    • Corporate Taxes (Income tax, VAT, Dividends tax)
    • Financial statements (preparation/review)
    • Internal controls/corporate governance (preferable SOX experience)
    • Accounting standards – IFRS 15, IFRS 16, ETC
    • Communication – proven ability to interact with teams at all levels of the organisation including Senior Management

    Personal attributes required

    • Flexibility to work with in a dynamic and reactive environment;
    • A self-starter with the ability to work on their own initiative;
    • An ability to take complex concepts and translate them into language understandable across the organization

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Acceleration on www.linkedin.com to apply

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