Overview
Head of Finance & Projects – Remote based role
ACA or ACCA qualified Accountant
Client Details
Leading Guildford based Charity are seeking an ACA or ACCA qualified Accountant to undertake a permanent Head of Finance & Projects vacancy.
Description
Leads a team of two direct reports with overall responsibility of approximately six staff
- Lead the successful and timely production of the organisation annual report.
- Lead the incorporation and financial reporting of a new organisation European entity reporting in IFRS.
- Lead audit coordinator for the organisation’s audits.
- Completion and submission of form US 990 for the organisation to the IRS.
- Collation of Directors Emolument forms for onward submission to PwC for both the organisation audit.
- Take the lead on the Uniform Guidance audit with PwC.
Annual submission of US Census returns to the US Government
- Responsible for the accurate cash flow forecasting for organisation including working collaboratively with the Treasury team.
- Take the lead in cost centre accounting across Global Hub
- Work collaboratively with colleagues in the Global Programmes & Operations team to ensure the accurate accounting of Post Employment Benefit (PEB) in Country Offices,
Resolution of day-to-day non-technical accounting queries arising from Country Offices. Working collaboratively with the Finance Manager to ensure accurate reporting of GGF
- Implementation of preventive and detective controls within Global Hub to ensure completeness and accuracy of data.
- Lead on various Financial Accounting Policy projects in conjunction with the Head of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting.
- SAP subject matter expert including maintenance of Chart of Accounts and process improvements.
Profile
- Degree level education
- Qualified Accountant (ICAEW or ACCA)
- Strong and proven accounting ability with knowledge of corporate accounting under FRS102, IFRS and US GAAP.
- Good analytical skills and ability to interpret financial information
- Significant experience of managing statutory accounting teams and working in a complex, dynamic multi-currency environment
- Excellent knowledge of and practical experience in SAP
- Significant experience of implementing and driving change involving multiple stakeholders and project management.
- Hands on practical approach to problem solving
Job Offer
25 days holiday
100% remote based job
Generous pension
Friendly team
Chance to work for a particularly worthwhile organisation
