Finance Controller
Allegis Group is a leading provider of recruiting and staffing services and is currently seeking a career oriented individual to be based in our London office. This role will be working with our market leading brand Aston Carter.
Allegis Group Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Allegis Group® Inc., is the 6th largest staffing company in the world. We provide our clients with information technology and telecommunications staffing services across a variety of industries. With over 90 offices located across Europe, the United States, Asia and Canada, the world's Fortune 500 companies count on us to provide the people they need.
We pride ourselves on delivering "World Class" service by working as a close knit team - who build strong working relationships.
At present we have a rare and exciting opportunity for the role of Finance Controller - International based in our London office. The Finance Controller - International is required to manage aspects of the Finance team and ensure effective support to internal and external stakeholders. The role requires a team orientated and ambitious person who prides themselves on the delivery of excellent standards in financial management.
Ideal candidates will have experience gained within an International, complex and high growth recruitment business. This role requires a capable and proven manager across several geographic locations and is well rounded in accounting knowledge with proficiency particularly in reporting, controls, treasury and tax.
The role requires a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) who has ideal solid experience of working at a senior level or leading an International Finance team through a centralised corporate function.
The role will require the ability to work in a service based environment with the ability to work through various and complex situations and meet various deadlines. Those applicants who have experience with large accounting packages particularly PeopleSoft will be highly regarded. Also those applicants with strong UK and International Accounting particularly Europe and Asia will be of benefit to our business.
The key tasks for the role are to:
• Ensure preparation of monthly/ weekly management reporting by team including meaningful analysis, and commentary of the results within agreed deadlines
• Drive change in the business by continually monitoring and reviewing current procedures and controls to ensure adequate to manage growth, and deliver high level of service to all customers (internal and external)
• Ensure control of, and sign off of balance sheet reconciliations for relevant companies within the Group by Finance Team
• Manage the relationships with external accountants/ auditors for International regions, support the Group audit
• Identifying further development of the currently implemented accounting system, considering links with legacy systems and control requirements. Ensure recommendations are made to enhance its efficiency and that its capabilities grow with the business. On integration to PeopleSoft represent the international finance requirements with relevant stakeholders.
• Provide operations with financial guidance in relation to business issues to ensure continued growth of the business
• Work alongside the tax team to ensure full compliance and provide information as required to assist the process. Ensure full compliance with all local government /taxation regulations/invoice financier with support from the International Tax team
• Preparation of year-end statutory accounts in accordance with Finance accounting standards in different jurisdictions across Europe with the help of local accounting firms, and working with the auditors to ensure sign off in accordance with agreed timetable. (and a potential move to IFRS as required in near future)
• Ensure maintenance and reconciliation (physical as well) of the Fixed Assets Register/Leases performed, and clear unambiguous business process is in place to safeguard and control assets.
• Ensure that all Management Information Systems are effective, efficient and adequate by proposing and implementing recommendations for improvement and cost reductions.
Treasury / Cash:
• Manage weekly and daily cash in different currencies to ensure funds are managed and available to meet business requirements.
• Working with the central USA HQ Treasury team and UK Finance teams for cash-flow and treasury requirements.
• Ensure your line manager is aware of all current and potential issues / risks and similar in a timely and co-ordinated manner.
• Key involvement/ Assistance in preparation of budgets, rolling forecasts and annual business plan for the Group
Further requirements:
• High Level of numeracy, accurate, organised with attention to detail, pro-active, strong communication skills, problem solver
• Excellent Excel Skills. Worked with ERP finance systems (Knowledge of People soft - Beneficial)
• European languages preferable- English, and as many of French, Dutch, German, Scandinavian languages
• Strong proven management skills
• Strong technical accounting and business process skills