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Accountancy Policy Manager

Employer
Undisclosed Company
Location
Berkshire, Bracknell
Salary
£350.00 - £400.00 per day
Closing date
26 Oct 2018

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a world leading global organisation. Our client, a blue chip IT company, is currently seeking an Accountancy Policy Manager based at Leading Software customer site in Bracknell. This is a Full-time, temporary role running until January 2019, 37.5 hours a week to start ASAP. The role is paying up to £400.00 per day via Ltd/Umbrella. Flexibility to travel is essential


We are looking for a Manager to lead the Software business unit Compliance team. This team includes Accounting Policy, Chart of Approvals Process and provides Controllership Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) support. The manager will be responsible for leading the team responsible for Accounting Policies maintenance and development along with the interlock with the Chart of Approvals process to ensure a seamless compliance framework.

The leader will provide guidance and direction in a high-visibility environment and is responsible for working with small and medium-sized enterprises from the finance BU, Controllership and others to develop and ensure that accounting processes and practices meet the high standards of a public software company.

The leader will support SOX related activities, including but not limited to coordinating leadership certifications and other SOX related required functions. Work is in a fast-paced and technically challenging environment and the focus on our day-to-day efforts will be on compliance with external, legal, tax and internal reporting requirements

Responsibilities:
* Lead team to develop and present quarterly accounting policy updates to business management and the broader finance team
* Lead the effort to work with the policy topic owners to conduct periodic reviews to ensure the topics are current and in line with regulatory rulings
* Manage web site information and ensure that it is updated and current at all times
* Provide proactive leadership to address any "white spaces" that may arise
* Manage chart of approvals update process including coordination with the Delegation of Authority Committee
* Manage web site information and ensure that it is updated and current at all times
* Ensure that policies and Chart of Approvals information are in synch
* Coordinate and ensure SOX leadership approvals are provided for Controllership
* Other SOX related actions as needed pertaining to Controllership
* Develop team members to continue to progress with their careers and develop strong, career focused individuals that want to grow their career within the Software environment
* Typically leads large and complex business or finance process initiatives.

Education and Experience Required:

  • First level university degree with a focus in business or economics; advanced degree or accounting certification (e.g., CPA, MBA) strongly preferred
  • Typically 10+ years of experience as a financial and controls manager/audit manager (including relevant leadership experience)
  • Typically experienced in a variety of finance functions with an emphasis in compliance related activities
  • Excellent understanding of accounting principles and of financial processes
  • Excellent project management and team management skills
  • Excellent business acumen
  • Superior communication and influencing skills acquired through proven experience of discussing challenging finance/business issues with senior management at multinational companies.
  • Superior attention to detail
  • Prepared to take initiative and "do what it takes" to make projects happen

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