Regional Accountant - UK & Europe

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Key responsibilities

1. Regional point of contact

• Act as the primary point of contact between the Portfolio Reporting Consolidation Manager and the BUs in the region.

• Communicate portfolio reporting timetables, templates and requirements to BU finance teams, and follow up on outstanding deliverables.

• Build working relationships with BU finance staff so issues surface early.

2. Period-end review

• Review month-end, quarter-end and year-end results and close deliverables for entities in the region.

• Confirm completeness, accuracy and consistency with portfolio policies before results roll up to the portfolio.

• Track open review points with BUs through to resolution within the close timetable.

3. Variance and balance analysis 

• Investigate unusual entity-level variances and balances to confirm the accuracy of reported results. 

• Obtain explanations and supporting evidence from BUs where movements are not self-evident. 

• Flag issues, potential misstatements and judgement areas to the Portfolio Reporting Consolidation Manager and Sub-Portfolio Finance Lead. 

4. Tax compliance 

• Review and support BUs to ensure tax compliance for entities in the region, including indirect taxes (GST, VAT, US sales tax) and income tax returns. 

• Support BUs working with external tax advisors on preparation, review and lodgment of returns, and respond to their information requests. 

• Maintain a regional tax compliance calendar so filing deadlines are met. 

5. Intercompany reconciliation 

• Ensure intercompany balances reconcile for entities in the region each period. 

• Investigate and resolve mismatches with counterparty entities, including those in other regions. 

• Escalate unresolved differences before consolidation deadlines. 

6. Regulatory awareness 

• Maintain knowledge of local accounting, tax and regulatory requirements in the region. 

• Flag changes to the Portfolio Reporting Consolidation Manager and the Director of GRC, with an initial view of the impact. 

7. Reconciliation review (OneStream) 

• Review OneStream reconciliations to confirm work papers and supporting documentation match the balance sheet. 

• Report any concerns or discrepancies to the Portfolio Reporting Consolidation Manager, copying the relevant Sub-Portfolio Finance Leads. 

8. Other 

• Support portfolio projects such as system implementations, acquisition onboarding and process improvement, as directed. 

• Perform other duties consistent with the role, as reasonably required. 

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