Accountant - 12 Months FTC

Management / General
Ensure Balance Sheet reconciliations are completed in accordance with Balance Sheet Integrity guidelines and control frameworks
Review the accuracy of all calculations, postings and processes within the team's remit
Ensure that issues are escalated as appropriate to your Finance Manager in a timely manner.
Offer support & guidance to colleagues on difficult issues as an expert & leader in the team
Assist with any special projects within the department, including testing for new systems, developing new processes, and with the implementation of SSC wide projects introduced by Senior Managers or Global Process Owners, etc
Assist with the delivery of smooth integration/due diligence activity
Supervise Intercompany process and liaise with other SSC employees as necessary
Training and support of the Capgemini BPO team that support CoE activities.
Work effectively with internal and external auditors
Assist in ensuring all statutory and regulatory deadlines for the team are met
Flag any control risks and instances of fraud (both actual and attempted) to management as early as possible
Ensure required approvals are completed in a timely manner
Process Change
Assist with driving improvement across the CoE team
Play an active role in driving for change and continuous improvement in the business and within finance; highlight potential process or control improvement opportunities with a key focus on customer experience
Ensure all process documents are up-to-date and readily available and that staff are aware of the key processes and how they function
Qualifications
Strong academic background, Accounting degree preferable
A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with experience of working in a large team with mixed levels of experience.
Solid knowledge and understanding of SSC processes and how these fit into the wider environment
Knowledge of working in global business environment with sound understanding of global process and transactional flows
Excellent knowledge and understanding of all finance processes including best practice, people, processes and technology
Confident in how to lead and guide a team through challenging periods.
Good working knowledge of dealing with mergers, acquisitions and disposals
Good working knowledge of lean, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
Strong people manager who actively engages and embraces talent management conversations.
Skills & Abilities
Good communication skills at all levels including a wide range of stakeholders within the business
Continuously drives & improves processes & systems
Excellent problem-solving skills
Be pro-active and take initiative and encourage teams to do the same
Knowledge and ability to use relevant internal systems
Highly organized, diligent with attention to detail and the ability to maintain these skills whilst working under pressure
Advanced skills in Excel, Word and Outlook are essential
Ability to be flexible within role
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