Offer summary

Qualifications:

Strong understanding of accounting principles with a relevant finance qualification (e.g. CA, ACCA, CIMA)., Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience (PQE)., Excellent knowledge of MS Office applications, particularly Excel., Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills..

Key responsabilities:

Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations for Head office companies.

Assist in the preparation of statutory financial statements and year-end audit processes.

Manage intercompany invoicing and treasury management tasks.

Perform VAT return submissions and other accounting tasks as needed.

Job description

Description

Position at EduManagement Partners Pvt. Ltd

ISP Group Management Accountant

Role Profile

Purpose of Role

The Group Management Accountant reports directly to the Group Accounting Controller.

The role is to support the finance, treasury and tax team with processes involved in the monthly and annual accounts, debt and cash management.

This is a remote role for candidates based in India.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Management Accounting and financial reporting

Monthly preparation of balance sheet reconciliations for Head office companies.
Ensure all transactions adhere to company policies and relevant invoice requirements.
Ensure appropriate control processes are adhered to and help implement process improvements.
Dealing with accounting queries on a timely basis.
Assist with preparation of statutory financial statements for UK Holding companies.
Active involvement in the year end audit process for the UK Holding and trading companies.
Business partnering with Netsuite on the roll out of enhancement modules across the group.

Treasury Management

Responsible for calculating intercompany recharges and franchise fees based on analysis of underlying costs
Monthly intercompany invoicing - franchise fee and recharges.
Intercompany loans - posting and reconciling Netsuite to underlying loan schedules

Other Tasks

Responsible for VAT return submissions.
Ad Hoc

Perform other accounting and administrative tasks as needed to support the head office finance function.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

A strong understanding of accounting principles and a relevant finance qualification (e.g. CA, AAT, ACCA, ACA, CIMA or local equivalent)
Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience (PQE)
Excellent knowledge of MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Attention to detail, strong writing, interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to build good working relationships with all members and levels of the organization.
Growth mindset, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and the drive to progress.

Desirable

Prior experience in using NetSuite applications or any other ERP systems would be advantageous
Positive, proactive, passionate, personable, results orientated, ambitious professional, who is keen to progress within a global organisation
Cross-functional teamwork experience
Fluent written and spoken English a requirement. Additional language skills an advantage
Ability to handle confidential information with maturity and discretion
Capacity to take initiative and solve problems with minimal supervision

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.

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