GL Process Manager

Financial Accounting and Reporting – For the UK, France, Italy, Spain and Poland Personal Care Affiliates, provide timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, working capital & legal forecasts, statutory accounts and Management reporting on a local GAAP & US GAAP basis, according to group policies and timetables

Develop and align the capability of the Shared Services Centre team to the business’ needs. Continually assess colleagues’ individual potential as well as supporting their personal and professional development. Promote a ‘can do’ proactive mindset to meeting business needs

Ensure that internal controls are robust to enable timely detection of fraud and errors and to mitigate the risk of fraud and errors being committed, thereby ensuring the integrity and timeliness of Financial Accounting information and in safeguarding the company assets

Collaborate closely with the local professional advisors, the International Tax group, local affiliate Finance & Controllership teams and Outsourcing partners, to ensure the seamless integration of Tax and Financial accounting into the UK, France, Italy, Spain and Poland Personal Care Affiliates legal entity books

Ensure that all supported legal entities comply with all external (Statutes, law, fiscal, Local GAAP, US GAAP, SOX) and internal (Corporate policies) requirements

Ensure that adequate processes, controls and reports are in place to enable the business to manage Controllable Working Capital (Receivables, Deflator Accruals, and Other Accruals). Ensure that all balance sheets accurately reflect each legal entities assets and liabilities, and that all such balances can be properly supported

Manage the Annual Audit process (Internal and External) to ensure efficient and timely completion and timely filing of all statutory reporting obligations, Returns and Taxation/VAT

Work collaboratively with EPC Finance & Controllership International and Corporate management to support global initiatives. Proactively participate in the sharing of new/innovative practices that enhances efficiency and effectiveness

Qualified Chartered or Certified Public Accountant (or local equivalent)

Graduate degree with a strong emphasis on Finance, Accounting and Management preferred. Post-graduate training in management, technical updates and PC applications is desirable

Significant post qualification experience in a mid to senior level Controllership role

A good level of English language skills, both orally and in writing

A good level of numeracy and experience performing quantitative and qualitative analysis

Solid technical accounting knowledge

Good computer literacy essential together with a good working knowledge of both SAP and Excel

Proven track record of Team Leadership and Development (5+ reports)

Solid track record of anticipating and leading change within a shared services or similar environment

Solid track record of successful collaboration, communication and influencing at various levels within a multi-national corporation

Critical thinking demonstrated by analytical and systematic approach and solving complex business issues in timely manner

Confident/Self Starter with a proactive approach to meeting challenges and overcoming obstacles through assuming full ownership

Results and Business Orientated with focus on internal and external deadlines

Career in the multinational company

Unique opportunity to take part in international projects and gain experience with various businesses

Set of social benefits to choose from

Salary adequate to your competencies

External and internal training programme