Financial Accountant - 6 month contract, AVP / Analyst

Key Responsibilities:

• The design and implementation of excel templates for quarterly Head Office reporting, including UAT. The templates should demonstrate a high level of control and be Sox compliant (maximizing opportunities for automation).
• Optimize existing EUC working files on the back of data fixes, utlising macros where possible.
• Liaise with Head Office on new reporting requirements, establishing what and how they should be reported under JGAAP and USGAAP.
• Work closely with Technology and Information Data Management (IDM) to close all anticipated data gaps, guiding them in building new Business Objects reports and updating upstream databases, including UAT.
• Establishing strong relationships with the Financial Reporting teams in order to effectively handover all new reporting templates so they can be utilised on transition day 1.
• Drive efficiencies within existing reporting templates, factoring in recent system architecture developments. Add detailed process notes for all new material changes.
• Provide regular updates on project progress to relevant stakeholders, in a timely and efficient manner.

Skills and Experience:

• Significant financial instruments experience
• Skilled user of Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills (Macros)
• A keen interest in Financial Reporting
• Familiarity with working with very large volumes of complex data
• Experience of using Business Intelligent tools in developing automated reporting solutions
• Ability to distil processes into procedural documentation

Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003