Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Hours – Monday – Friday 9am till 6pm (1 hour lunch)

Location – Hertford

Salary £65,000 - £70,000

Role

Preparation of financial reports including monthly balance sheet, P&L and cash flows for US and Canada for a single entityManage entity cash flows and ensure timely payments are made to the head officeManage the US finance team (based in the UK) and help achieve finance departments objectivesPrepare and review monthly subsidiary gross profit and expenses reports ensuring accuracyAssume responsibility for accounting procedures and month end deadlinesPreparation and submission of monthly HST returns and other statutory returnsOversee all customer chargebacks and ensure the team follows up with customersOverall responsible for customer collections and supplier paymentsMonthly P&L analysis with commentariesMonthly Balance sheet reconciliations including oversight of all bank reconciliationsMonthly inventory valuations and reconciliations with third party warehousesManage external audit and any statutory auditsPlay a lead role in preparing the annual budgets for the US and Canada entitiesAdvise on problem areas and suggest improvements.  Help implement changes across the departmentAd hoc duties assigned to the role

Person Specification

A finance qualification CIMA/ACCA or equivalent.  Candidates qualified by experience will also be considered.Minimum 5 years in experience in a management accounting role and managing small teamsWell versed on working with ERP systemsProficient in dealing with figures, including currency conversionAnalytical mind with problem solving skillsMethodical, with strong attention to detail & accuracyOrganisational and leadership skills.  Experienced in a multinational / group reporting environmentDiscreet and trustworthyA knowledgeable user in MS Office, Excel and ERP environment.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply ASAP.

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