BU Powder Coatings have a vacancy for a UK Business Accountant, to be responsible for the financial management, group reporting and control environment of the UK Cromadex business. Reporting to & supporting the UK & Ireland Financial Controller, key tasks & responsibilities will be:
- All aspects of the financial management and budget/forecast preparation.
- Preparation of a monthly management information pack.
- Direct financial management control, support and assistance to UK Cromadex centres.
- Monthly Hyperion reporting, including rolling forecast and budget preparation and submission
- Monthly performance and written analysis reporting.
- Hard close and year end A forms.
- Ad hoc financial reports and analysis as and when required.
- Ensuring compliance with Akzo Nobel in Control requirements.
- Internal audit of UK Cromadex Centres.
- UK VAT compliance and intrastat returns.
- Review and clearing daily reconciliation reports
- To oversee and sign off balance sheet and bank account reconciliations.
- Assist in the preparation of the ANPC UK Ltd Statutory accounts.
Knowledge & Experience
The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level and must be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or overseas equivalent), with a minimum of three years experience in a financial management position, ideally in an industrial multi site organisation.
With a sound knowledge of all Microsoft packages, experience of Mfg/Pro / SAP ERP and Hyperion consolidation systems would be advantageous.
Skills & Attributes
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills with the ability to listen, you must be confident and able to gain credibility quickly with colleagues.
- Be proactive and forward thinking. Manage time and prioritise effectively, to ensure objectives are achieved & deadlines met.
- Self motivated with the ability to work alone for long periods of time with minimum supervision.
- Remain calm and work well under pressure, whilst delivering consistent and stable performance
- Enjoy working as a member of a team.