Head of Finance and Projects

Head of Finance and Projects

Head of Finance & Projects - Remote based role

ACA or ACCA qualified Accountant

Client Details

Leading Guildford based Charity are seeking an ACA or ACCA qualified Accountant to undertake a permanent Head of Finance & Projects vacancy.

Description

Leads a team of two direct reports with overall responsibility of approximately six staff

- Lead the successful and timely production of the organisation annual report.
- Lead the incorporation and financial reporting of a new organisation European entity reporting in IFRS.
- Lead audit coordinator for the organisation's audits.
- Completion and submission of form US 990 for the organisation to the IRS.






- Collation of Directors Emolument forms for onward submission to PwC for both the organisation audit.
- Take the lead on the Uniform Guidance audit with PwC.

Annual submission of US Census returns to the US Government

- Responsible for the accurate cash flow forecasting for organisation including working collaboratively with the Treasury team.
- Take the lead in cost centre accounting across Global Hub
- Work collaboratively with colleagues in the Global Programmes & Operations team to ensure the accurate accounting of Post Employment Benefit (PEB) in Country Offices,

Resolution of day-to-day non-technical accounting queries arising from Country Offices. Working collaboratively with the Finance Manager to ensure accurate reporting of GGF

- Implementation of preventive and detective controls within Global Hub to ensure completeness and accuracy of data.
- Lead on various Financial Accounting Policy projects in conjunction with the Head of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting.
- SAP subject matter expert including maintenance of Chart of Accounts and process improvements.

Profile







- Degree level education
- Qualified Accountant (ICAEW or ACCA)
- Strong and proven accounting ability with knowledge of corporate accounting under FRS102, IFRS and US GAAP.
- Good analytical skills and ability to interpret financial information
- Significant experience of managing statutory accounting teams and working in a complex, dynamic multi-currency environment
- Excellent knowledge of and practical experience in SAP
- Significant experience of implementing and driving change involving multiple stakeholders and project management.
- Hands on practical approach to problem solving

Job Offer

25 days holiday

100% remote based job







Generous pension

Friendly team

Chance to work for a particularly worthwhile organisation

Desired Skills and Experience

ACA, ACCA, FRS102, IFRS, SAP, USGAAP

▶️ Head of Finance and Projects
🖊️ Michael Page
📍 Guildford