Assistant Controller

Overview

Assist controller for Americas finance, handling month‑end close, reporting, audits & payroll.

Key Responsibilities

• payroll accounting
• audit support
• reconciliations
• financial reporting
• statutory reporting
• complex analysis

Tasks

-Primary onshore contact for payroll related accounting entries. -Supporting external audit through high quality month-end closes ensuring accurate statutory reporting along with the preparation of audit working papers and complex technical accounting memos. -Review accounting entries and reconciliations prepared and posted by offshore Finance Services team, identifying unusual or unexpected items to investigate. -Support balance sheet analytical review process and able to explain key movements linked to business or operational drivers. -Support the business through communicating financial information in a clear and concise manner and support the preparation of financial analysis to achieve business objectives -Prepare reconciliations and working papers to substantiate entries. -Monthly review and posting of entries to support both statutory financial reporting & management reporting. -Review financial accounts for companies within the Americas economic region. -Other ad hoc tasks as required to support audit and reporting processes. -Contribute to the statutory reporting process, ensuring timely preparation of financial statements that fully comply with accounting standards, legislative and other requirements. -Review of general ledger reconciliations, identifying any issues on a timely basis, proposing solutions and routinely communicating with Americas Financial Controller. -Support staff accountants through review of work and/or guidance on preparation of journal entries. -Own the preparation of complex analysis and/or support colleagues through the preparation of complex analysis. -Review accounts, identify issues and resolve on a timely manner to ensure a high quality complete and accurate financial close.

Requirements

• excel
• erp
• bi
• cpa
• 7+ years
• communication

What You Bring

-Advanced skills in Excel and Microsoft Office suite. -Established communication, interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills. -Minimum 7+ years in similar Finance roles, either with experience in an international organisation or audit firm with international client base. -Ability to work autonomously and with limited direct superivison while delivering on mutliple tasks and deadlines. -Experience using a large-scale ERP (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Hyperion) and BI reporting tools. -Demonstrated technical, analytical and problem-solving skills, with an eye for detail. -Professional accounting qualifications equivalent to CPA or Chartered Accountant. -Well organised, with an ability to plan and prioritise.

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About Ghd

-With a focus on innovation, it integrates expertise across various sectors to deliver world-class solutions. -The organization is known for tackling large and complex projects, such as designing bridges and tunnels and constructing energy-efficient buildings. -Notable projects include infrastructure development for major cities and energy-efficient solutions for industrial facilities. -The organization continues to expand its digital and technological capabilities to ensure solutions are cutting-edge and sustainable.

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