Accountant

Take ownership of postings, reconciliations and liaison to support associated queries and reporting related to intercompany activities as a result of M&A

• Support the intercompany processes for the partner including managing the processing of TSA, STSA’s

• Provide monthly updates
• Ensure that all Intercompany owned balance sheets are an accurate reflection of all assets and liabilities for the areas that you support and be prepared to report to management on this
• Support and monitor performance of the Capgemini BPO team that support CoE activities.  Deal with any issues and escalate as necessary
• Ensure all process documents are up-to-date and readily available for your areas of responsibility
• Work effectively with internal and external auditors
• Ensure all statutory and regulatory deadlines within your remit are met
• Flag any control risks and instances of fraud (both actual and attempted) to management as early as possible
• Liaise with both SSC and business teams as necessary
• Analyse and solve ad hoc problems using your knowledge of the business and systems
• Make proactive suggestions for continuous improvement initiatives across the Finance CoE
• Support with Audit queries
• Assist with ad hoc duties as needed

Qualifications

• Strong academic background     
• Knowledge of M&A
• Fully qualified (ACCA/CIMA) Accountant        
• Experience of managing work with an offshore service provider would be advantageous
• Good working knowledge and understanding of Shared Service Centre processes and how these fit into the wider environment
• Good understanding of R2R processes including best practice, people, processes and technology
• Ability to manage own deadlines and priorities whilst delivering a high standard of working and supporting junior and offshore team members when they require assistance        
• Experience of Oracle and/or SAP would be advantageous

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com   

Our benefits include: 

• Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive and most of us balance time in the office with time working remotely
• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks 
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after two years, plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year 
• Personal benefits: a range to choose from, plus company funded private medical cover
• ShareMatch scheme: allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
• Strong wellbeing support: EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, access to health apps and more
• Awards: Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes 
• Global collaboration: As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world 

We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.

At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.

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