Regional Finance Senior Associate - EMEA
About the job
Job Title: Regional Finance Senior Associate - EMEA
Department: Finance
Location: Remote - EMEA
Position Summary
We are currently looking to hire a Regional Finance Senior Associate – EMEA. This is a remote position in Europe. This full-time position is a highly impactful role within our Regional Finance EMEA Team offering the successful candidate the opportunity to join a rapidly growing company that is creating an entirely new category, and is led by a veteran team in this unique industry space. This role calls for someone who is truly “high velocity,” where resourcefulness is key to success. This position is well suited for an analytically minded, detail-oriented, and problem-solving person who loves navigating finance-based challenges and who can assist in the day-to-day finance operations while driving process improvements to increase efficiencies.
The right candidate has a relentless zeal to contribute and should have an affinity towards matters of international growth and employment. There is a constant opportunity for competency development, as the successful candidate will learn and immerse themselves into the unique business model of Velocity Global. This individual will report to the Regional Finance Senior Manager. The position encompasses a broad range of corporate finance roles and responsibilities across the EMEA region, including the support of local financial reporting, oversight of daily operations for certain European entities, preparation of financial statements, tax returns and more.
Responsibilities
Assist with the local month-end close processes and maintenance of the general ledgers
Ensure accurate and timely monthly account reconciliations and financial reporting deliverables, including being responsible for bank reconciliation processes
Oversight and support of day to day finance operations within EMEA Region
Prepare, record and adjust General Journal entries
Process, research and record invoices, payments and expenses
Perform monthly Balance Sheet account reconciliations to ensure an accurate monthly accounting close process, including the review of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable accounts
Maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedule
Work with local Vendors to assist in the preparation of local financial statements for relevant assigned entities
Work with local Vendors to assist with the preparation and review of Tax filings on a monthly/quarterly basis (including VAT returns)
Assist with process improvements and automation projects across the EMEA region
Special projects based upon the needs of the finance department
Qualifications
Relevant professional qualification in finance such as CA/ACCA/CPA (fully qualified preferred)
4+ years of accounting/finance experience
NetSuite experience preferred
Foreign Currency transaction experience preferred
In-depth understanding of accounts receivable and accounts payable
In-depth understanding of accounting month close processes
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills to enable effective interaction with all levels of personnel
Great work ethic and attention to detail
Display appropriate ethical knowledge through extraordinary confidentiality, integrity and professional conduct
Ability to work effectively both within a team environment and independently
Excellent multi-tasking skills and ability to prioritise work flow
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