Financial Controller

US Fortune 500 company, have recently gone through an acquisition of which two have associated UK companies within the Group

They are seeking a contractor for a period of 12 Months to cover Maternity leave below is the outline of the role & requirements.

Following acquisition, these businesses are required to swiftly adhere to the company's stringent policies and standards in addition to achieving Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance.
A highly energetic, determined, results driven individual is sought to understand those requirements versus current practice, identify gaps and implement the necessary controls, policies & procedures to ensure compliance - to enable reliable, accurate Financial reporting within a robust framework, in full accordance with both UK & US GAAP

SOX :
Implement & maintain sustainable control environment, compliant with standards/policies, to include (but not limited to):

• Adequate segregation of duties in systems & processes
• Access rights to systems/master file data
• Implementation of all appropriate control, documentation & approval procedures
• Manage/monitor disbursement controls, Account reconciliations, closing procedures
• Revenue recognition - checks & control.
• Review key provisions & accruals in accordance with policy.
• Recording/ Flowcharting & documenting of all processes, identifying risk & control. Including reference to key accounting policies.
• Gap assessment / resolution.
• Liaison/interaction with internal Auditors during audit.

Reporting/analysis :

• Assist in all HFM input & reporting ( ensuring accuracy & timeliness), including supplemental accounts
• Assist in preparation & submission of HFM management reports, via HFM retrieve.
• STAT to GAAP differences, reconciled to US GAAP - including HFM journal entries.
• Review & sign off of accounting reconciliations & submissions.

Corporate compliance :

• Integration activities - Completion / communication where necessary
• Completion of Quarterly Management Representation Letters
• Corporation Tax requirements - management/liaison with Corporate Head Office
• Statutory filings in accordance with requirements
• Assist in co-ordination with external auditors, regarding data preparation & information, accounting controls & procedures.

Candidate Requirements:

• Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA)
• 3-5 years experience in Audit/internal controls environment
• Full knowledge of UK/ US GAAP & SOX compliance
• Strong communicator with good interpersonal skills, able to work to tight deadlines
• Proficient in Excel / word
• Ideally knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX.
• Ability to travel between main offices as necessary + ad hoc branch visits