Accounting Controller

EMEA Recruitment is working with our international client in its search for an Accounting Controller to join their team in Slough.
You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.
In this role, you will be the local finance leader who is the linking pin within the operational model, liaising with all relevant stakeholders, and helping meet the goals for finance as a whole.
The Accounting Controller has a pivotal role to ensure consistent high quality and timely group / business and statutory reporting for a set of relevant legal entities.
The successful candidate will be a collaborative team member, work cross functionally, help optimise processes, and have a pro-active approach.
Responsibilities:
Accountable for the periodic month reporting to the region
Ensure compliance with IFRS, webFEM, local and statutory and fiscal requirements for the respective legal entities
Responsible as first point of local contact of the retained (finance) organization
Proactively inform the relevant local stakeholders on the outcome of the balance sheet review and indicate potential risk and opportunities
Accountable for the sign off / review of the internal control related processes
Responsible for the review, signing and filing of the statutory reporting
Initiate and implement cross departmental improvements within the local finance
Experience required:
Bachelor's and Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Registered Accountant or similar certification
Strong Leadership skills
In-depth knowledge of financial accounting (processes, IFRS, webFEM
Experience with ERP
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Ability to adapt and meet deadlines
Fluent English
EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please register your interest using the link below. Alternatively, please send your CV to ##### or for a confidential conversation please call Alex Williams in our Amsterdam office on +31 20 2417365.
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