Accounting Analyst
United Kingdom - Surrey FrimleyCompetitiveFull time0 applicants
About this role
SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.
Accounting Analyst
Responsibilities
- Ensuring the appropriate controls are operational in order to maintain the quality and integrity of financial information, ensuring consistency of process across EMEA
- Perform month end tasks within 3 day close period and record bank entries
- Posting/ Releasing Month End related accruals.
- Own the monthly close process and year-end activities ensuring accuracy of P&L and Balance Sheet
- Ensure that financial statements are kept in accordance with US and local GAAP and all appropriate records are maintained
- Performing analysis of balance sheet accounts to identify accounting discrepancies and provide input on resolutions
- Ensure that all internal controls, financial policies and procedures established by GIA are being followed
- Develop and maintain internal/external audit and SOX documentation as it relates to the role. Further, act as liaison between internal/external auditors and business partners during reviews and audits
- Resolving country queries
- Developing customer relationships with internal customers
- Identify process improvements with emphasis on streamlining and/or improving controls within accounting through using LEAN methodology.
- Raising intercompany invoices, cash allocation and reconciliation for intercompany accounts
- Experience you’ll bring:
- Accounting department experience in a medium to large size company
- Experience of balance sheets, accruals and reconciliation, able to demonstrate a high level of numeracy.
- Knowledge and experience of SAP CO Module is an advantage
- Strong Excel skills
- Ideally studying either CIMA / ACCA / ACA
- Graduate calibre ideally in business/finance or equivalent
- Behaviors you’ll need:
- Ability to use initiative and be proactive in anticipating problems when they occur
- Attention to detail and accuracy, able to self-evaluate work and create culture of continuous improvement
- Able to work independently and with strong attention to detail
- Comfortable working with colleagues of various levels and disciplines within a cross-functional organisation