Assistant Global Controller

• Lead the global consolidated month end reporting for World Courier as well as reporting for the corporate entities
• Develop and oversee key relationships within the global finance team, across senior finance leaders in World Courier and with the parent company
• Report to the Global Finance Controller, act as the deputy on Global Finance matters and provide support for improvement and change within Global Finance
• Responsible for group consolidation and reporting across multiple entities (under US GAAP)
• Monthly accounting and oversight for the Central Management and corporate entities
• Overseeing completion and reviewing monthly management accounts including agreeing and accounting for inter-company charges and global intercompany eliminations
• Oversight of various monthly accounting processes and Shared services
• Liaising with various global functions such as Treasury, Tax, Internal controls and Internal Audit
• Ensuring an accurate balance sheet close and reconciliations
• Review of quarterly P&L reporting and balance sheet reconciliations for SOX purposes
• Liaising with global auditors quarterly and statutory auditors during year end audits
• Assisting with production of UK statutory accounts
• Driving continuous improvements globally in the ERP systems and other related controls and processes
• Supporting and advising in global accounting related projects
• Deputise for the FC on occasions for month end reporting and other Global finance related matters

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA) with experience of 5+ years PQE
• Experienced in accounting systems, preferably SAP or similar ERP and competent with Excel
• Experience of accounting in a multi-currency environment, internal controls and statutory audits
• Proactive, strong communicator, Hands on, self-starter, with attention to detail, used to tight reporting deadlines
• Organised and structured yet and adaptable to change
• Collaborative team player looking to continuously improve and develop

Knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS UK adoption would be beneficial