Role overview
You’ll own the end-to-end accounting for a groupof more complex business areas. This means making sure the ledgeris accurate, well controlled and properly explained, from month-endclose through to year-end and supporting statutory reporting.You’ll be the subject matter expert for your process area. You mayreview manage an Assistant Analyst and you will support theoffshore RTR team. A key element will be to lead improvements thatmake the close faster and morerobust.
What you’lldo:
Entity andprocessownership
Ownthe month-end, quarter-end and year-end close for your entities orprocess area, and sign off results before they’re submitted toGroup.
Review journals,accruals, provisions and complex judgement areas prepared by theteam. Check that the accounting treatment follows SOX, IFRS andgroup policy.
Analyse andexplain P&L and balance sheet movements to FinancialControllers, FP&A and senior financestakeholders.
Balancesheet integrity andreview
Reviewand approve balance sheet reconciliations, challenge aged orunexplained items, and drive them toresolution.
Overseeintercompany matching, settlement and disputes for yourentities.
Look after yourprocess area’s technical accounting questions, such as newcontracts, unusual transactions and policy changes, and escalatewhenneeded.
Statutoryreporting, audit andcontrols
Actas the main contact for external auditors on yourareas.
Make sure keycontrols in your area are designed and operating effectively. Ownthe remediation of any controldeficiencies.
Teamleadership anddevelopment
Actas the escalation point and reviewer for Senior Assistant Analystsas necessary and the offshore RTR team. Set clear standards forquality anddocumentation.
Coach anddevelop colleagues through knowledge sharing, training andonboarding new teammembers.
Continuous improvement andchange
Leadimprovement initiatives across the close, such as journalautomation, reconciliation standardisation, and making better useof SAP, Power Automation andAI
Represent A2R on financetransformation, system and organisational change projects. Assessthe accounting and controls impact of eachchange.
Track and reportKPIs for your process area, such as timeliness, accuracy and ageditems.
Whatyou’ll bring:
Qualified accountant (CIMA,ACCA or ACA)
Strongrecord-to-report experience in a large, multi-entity organisation,including reviewresponsibility
Soundknowledge of IFRS and financialcontrols
Advanced Excelskills and strong ERP experience (SAPpreferred)
Confidentcommunicator who can explain accounting issues clearly andchallenge stakeholdersconstructively
Provenability to manage competing deadlines and prioritiseeffectively
Benefitsand perks:
There’s one thingpeople can’t stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: theperks. Here’s a taster:
FreeSky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema
Pensionpackage with up to 9% employer contribution
Privatehealthcare with mental health support
AvivaDigital GP and dental insurance
Discountson Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass andSky Protect
Sharesaveand Tech schemes
Arange of Sky VIP rewards and experiences
How you’ll work:
We’ve adopted a hybrid working approach to givemore flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid workingexpectations for this role are 2 days in the office per week.
Your office base:
Livingston
SkyWatermark is our central site for Livingston, sitting betweenGlasgow and Edinburgh. With vibrant office spaces, chill-out areas,and an onsite canteen, it’s a great place to work and connect.
The nearest train station is Livingston North. ASky shuttle bus runs between the station and campus every 20minutes throughout the day. Plus, there’s onsite parking availablefor cars, motorbikes and bicycles.
Who weare:
We’re Sky, a leading mediaand entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment,sports, news and arts through innovative products and services.Working with us means you’ll be bringing the joy of a betterexperience to more people, every day. All so we can do better anddeliver better for our customers, colleagues and society.
We’re an equal opportunity employer and valuediversity at our company. We’re a Disability Confident AccreditedEmployer, and welcome and encourage applications from allcandidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experiencefor all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you whereappropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as youcan.
Just so you know: if yourapplication is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminalrecord check. And depending on the role you have applied for andthe nature of any convictions you may have, we might have towithdraw the offer.
To beeligible for this role you are required to have the appropriateright to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offersponsorship for this position.
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