Job Description
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Responsible for the day-to-day accounting and tax reporting for offices in Europe and the Middle East. This role involves adhering to in-country deadlines and providing timely and accurate information to local advisors. Additionally, you will prepare all necessary financial information and reports to meet Group deadlines.
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SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
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Serve as the primary point of contact for local accounting, tax and payroll providers
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Preparation of monthly management accounts
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Collate data for the preparation of monthly local accounts in accordance with local legislation
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Review accounts prepared by local accountants and reconcile
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Prepare data for monthly, quarterly, and annual VAT returns
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Prepare and review monthly payroll data, including arranging associated payments
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Complete several legal entity balance sheet reconciliations
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Co-ordinate the annual audit
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Prepare data for annual tax returns, with support from the Corporate Tax Director
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Prepare the annual plan for each location
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Prepare sales invoices
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Weekly review of cash balances, forecast payments and ensure appropriate funding is in place to meet payment and regulatory requirements
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Assist with regulatory compliance reporting as required
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COMPETENCIES
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Knowledge of MS Office, in particular a good working knowledge of Excel
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Excellent attention to detail
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Excellent bookkeeping skills, including the ability to prepare journals unassisted
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Sound financial knowledge and background/experience, potentially working towards a qualification
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Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a small team
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Able to use own initiative
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Able to prioritise workload and excellent organisational skills
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Knowledge of foreign currency transactions or experience with international operations would be an advantage but not essential. Training will be provided.
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