Senior Financial Accountant

Overall responsibility for the General Ledger for 6 entities within the perimeter including accurate and timely month-end closing. Liaising with external consultants across territories to ensure timely completion of all pensions, tax and other statutory monthly, quarterly and annual reporting. Completion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations and VAT reporting. Review and prepare SOX controls for various cycles under ST internal SOX control framework. Supporting the production of annual legal entity statutory accounts and acting as the main point of contact for external audit visits. Lease and Share Option accounting and associated reporting to corporate finance. Involvement in project work, e.g., SAP enhancements; Integration of new acquisitions; and support in accounting developments. Preparation of tax packages and tax returns and related disclosures.

Prepared weekly cash flow statements and controlled expenditure and cash flow. Provided financial information to senior management. Conducted budgeting and forecasting. Supervised and led a team of eight Accounts Assistants. Reviewed Fixed Asset Register. Analysed current accounting systems and made suggestions for improvements where necessary. Examined and analysed financial information. Prepared and submitted VAT returns. Advised on estimates for project funding. Assisted with the preparation of year-end accounts and statutory accounts. Conducted internal audit such as wage review. Managed and trained staff when necessary.

Worked on 6 portfolios for major clients including Cisco, BNP Paribas, Windsor, Tokyo Leasing, Acquis and SFS. Provided back-office accounting services relating to credit control, cash/cashbook management, VAT, management/statutory accounts, financial statements/reports and dealing within internal and external auditors. Performed statement reviews, coding, and reconciliations of lease agreements appropriately. Undertook monthly sales and percentage rent calculations and reporting to senior management teams for review. Maintained all lease schedules and reconciled operating lease balance sheet accounts. Prepared journal entries including all accruals and supported financial audit processes. Managed all intercompany accounts and reimbursements including management fees, licensing fees, cost allocations and charge backs. Delivered reports which detailed performance against budgets/forecasts and provided valuable insight into trends for company departments and management teams to undertake business planning. Supported special projects through full lifecycles in accordance with industry standards and best practice. Performed ad-hoc analysis and reporting as requested by business stakeholders.

Undertook checks for completeness and accuracy of the fixed assets sub-ledger and led on month-end closing activities such as account reconciliations, journal entries and adjustments. Maintained the fixed asset system for the appropriate accounting, processing, and reporting of assets. Advised the Group Accounts Payable department on the correct accounting treatment to apply for fixed assets. Created budgeting and forecasting reports which highlighted variances and trends for stakeholders with clarity. Performed the timely and accurate transfer of account data to the General Ledger and maintained the Fixed Assets register as well as all accounting records with a high degree of accuracy. Ensured all financial statements were accurate, complete and in accordance with UK GAAP. Generated monthly depreciation postings and created account/CAPEX reports for management review. Collaborated with team members to monitor asset disposals and movements. Held involvement in supporting technology upgrades/changes and finance system implementations. Supported financial audits and ensured adherence to financial regulations and policies.