The Senior Management Accountant will be responsible for performing and coordinating general accounting functions and financial reporting of Shift4 and other group companies.
A successful Senior Management Accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a solid knowledge of accounting principles to analyze and prepare financial reports. The ideal candidate should be an experienced hands-on person who is goal-oriented, highly organized, and able to work with little to no supervision and perform under pressure.
Responsibilities will include:
• Perform monthly assurance and variance analysis to support the management accounts.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliation and related supporting documentation.
• Perform payroll checks and related accounting.
• Evaluate and improve existing financial processes and controls to enhance efficiency and mitigate risks.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure timely and successful audits, and implement recommendations as necessary.
• Analyze and report on cost structures, identifying inefficiencies and recommending cost-saving initiatives.
• Monitor and report on the Company’s cash flow, ensuring that sufficient liquidity is maintained and minimize deviations from projected figures.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards.
• Provide financial input to support potential business expansion and long-term business planning.
• Assist with the implementation of new financial systems or upgrades, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Undertake special projects as required by management, including complex financial analysis and reporting.
We would love to meet with someone who is ACCA qualified or in possession of a Masters Degree in Accountancy with:
• A minimum of 3 years' relevant working experience gained in a Big 4 Firm (preferably audit).
• Conversant with IFRS accounting principles coupled with experience in financial control.
• Ambition to enhance knowledge and skills in a rapidly changing and dynamic environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with strong experience in Excel.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to work diligently and on own initiative with minimal supervision.
• Ability to learn quickly and a proven track record in problem analysis