MISSION

The Group Accountant will ensure timely monthly closing, prepare tax reporting, assist with monthly management reporting, and exercise financial control in accordance with authorized policies and procedures of the organization and laws and regulations of the countries where the group’s subsidiary companies operate.

In this visible and exposed role, there will be a high level of communication with GROUP's global subsidiary companies. Daily interactions will take place with mainly finance and GROUP’s risk functions, yet with the Management as well.

MAIN ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Accounting

• Manage the general accounting for the entity MKS PAMP GROUP Limited
• Preparation of VAT returns for the entity MKS PAMP GROUP Limited
• Assist subsidiaries on accounting matters

Reporting

• Preparation of Group consolidated budget
• Preparation of Group’s consolidated monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reports
• Preparation of other reports to the attention of the Executive Management

Audits

• Preparation of year-end audit for the group and assistance of the subsidiaries with local audits
• Obtain and review reporting packages from subsidiaries
• Preparation of consolidated financial statements
• Analysis of daily and monthly reports from subsidiary companies
• Statistics of performance and volumes by business line, product, customer

Review of monthly financials

• Review of key balance sheet items
• Monitor intercompany reconciliations
• Evaluate the adequacy of internal controls at subsidiary companies and their compliance with group procedures

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Effectively promote synergies and ensure coordination and collaboration with other areas of the company
• Make suggestions for improvement; bring innovative ideas and thinking

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in accounting, controlling, economics, finance or another relevant field / UK Accounting Qualification (ACA / ACCA)
• Knowledge of UK accounting practices and Tax Laws
• Sound knowledge of UK GAAP
• 5 years of work experience in monthly management reporting, general accounting, financial control, and/or (internal) audits.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Positive attitude, yet critical in nature, not afraid to speak out or ask questions
• Agile and flexible mindset, reactive to requests
• Ability to interact with colleagues of diverse cultures, respect for diversity
• Self-starting, sense of responsibility and initiative, ability to work autonomously
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Technical knowledge and analytical thinking
• Advanced Excel skills required; knowledge of R - or other programming languages - and experience with Power BI is a plus
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and knowledge of other languages is an asset
• Willingness to travel and a flexible work attitude are required
• British national or holder of a valid working permit in the UK