Quarterly supplemental reporting - review corporate reporting supplementals prepared by others (operating lease commitments, PPE / software movements, related party transactions, loan commitments, allowance of doubtful debts analysis, contract asset rollforward)
process improvement projects including balance sheet, treasury and fixed asset reporting and governance
Support the BPO as needed on all reporting deliverables (including monthly & quarterly US requirements plus balance sheet reconciliation progress, open item resolution, item matching, risk & opportunities monitoring, bank open item reduction and reconciliation deep dives)
Communicate reporting deliverables on a timely basis and proactively take steps to minimise errors and re-work
Collaborate with and support the EMEA Operations Controller and BPO in agreeing operational close deadlines so that all reporting deadlines will be met
Regular tasks:
Provide support to Global Finance, the EMEA Reporting Manager and process owners in the implementation/upgrade of new systems, technical accounting standards and process changes especially those impacting both Internal and external reporting
Provide support in the creation and maintenance of Close and Reporting related Policies and Processes
Provide support for organisational change initiatives (mergers, acquisitions, disposals, management reporting changes, internal organisational)
Provide support on ad hoc queries (eg Global, EMEA FP&A, External & Internal Auditors, Retained & Outsourced Controllership teams, Tax, Treasury)
Proactively seek out improvements and value creation opportunities for the areas under responsibility
Provide HFM / Smartview training to all stakeholders and support the Reporting manager’s regular systems access review
Ensure adequate, timely training is provided on all reporting deliverables to improve quality of reporting and competency in others