Regional Accountant - UK & Europe

Job Summary:

The Regional Accountant makes sure every entity in the region reports complete, accurate and compliant results before they roll up to the portfolio.

The role is the portfolio's finance link to the region's Business Units (BU). It reviews close deliverables, investigates variances, reconciles intercompany balances, and oversees local tax obligations. It gives the Portfolio Reporting Consolidation Manager a single, reliable point of contact and early warning of issues for each region.

Job Description:

Key responsibilities

1. Regional point of contact

• Act as the primary point of contact between the Portfolio Reporting Consolidation Manager and the BUs in the region.

• Communicate portfolio reporting timetables, templates and requirements to BU finance teams, and follow up on outstanding deliverables.

• Build working relationships with BU finance staff so issues surface early.

2. Period-end review

• Review month-end, quarter-end and year-end results and close deliverables for entities in the region.

• Confirm completeness, accuracy and consistency with portfolio policies before results roll up to the portfolio.

• Track open review points with BUs through to resolution within the close timetable.

3. Variance and balance analysis 

• Investigate unusual entity-level variances and balances to confirm the accuracy of reported results. 

• Obtain explanations and supporting evidence from BUs where movements are not self-evident. 

• Flag issues, potential misstatements and judgement areas to the Portfolio Reporting Consolidation Manager and Sub-Portfolio Finance Lead. 

4. Tax compliance 

• Review and support BUs to ensure tax compliance for entities in the region, including indirect taxes (GST, VAT, US sales tax) and income tax returns. 

• Support BUs working with external tax advisors on preparation, review and lodgment of returns, and respond to their information requests. 

• Maintain a regional tax compliance calendar so filing deadlines are met. 

5. Intercompany reconciliation 

• Ensure intercompany balances reconcile for entities in the region each period. 

• Investigate and resolve mismatches with counterparty entities, including those in other regions. 

• Escalate unresolved differences before consolidation deadlines. 

6. Regulatory awareness 

• Maintain knowledge of local accounting, tax and regulatory requirements in the region. 

• Flag changes to the Portfolio Reporting Consolidation Manager and the Director of GRC, with an initial view of the impact. 

7. Reconciliation review (OneStream) 

• Review OneStream reconciliations to confirm work papers and supporting documentation match the balance sheet. 

• Report any concerns or discrepancies to the Portfolio Reporting Consolidation Manager, copying the relevant Sub-Portfolio Finance Leads. 

8. Other 

• Support portfolio projects such as system implementations, acquisition onboarding and process improvement, as directed. 

• Perform other duties consistent with the role, as reasonably required. 

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings Available:    

1