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Month End Close - Review and approve:
o SAP journals
o HFM consolidations and intercompany eliminations
o Analytical reviews and variance analysis
o Blackline reconciliations
- Present financial results to management and explain technical accounting matters in clear plain language.
Statutory & Tax Compliance
- Review and approve statutory financial statements and supporting workpapers across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
- Prepare accounting papers to support going‑concern assessments and the carrying value of subsidiaries.
- Act as a point of contact for external auditors and support the timely resolution of audit queries.
- Coordinate and review tax returns prepared by external advisors, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Ensure delivery in accordance with statutory and corporate deadlines
Management Accounting and Scenario Modelling
- Prepare, review, and present management accounts, providing clear commentary and explanation of key movements.
- Carry out scenario modelling and stress testing to support decision‑making.
- Review cash flow forecasts and working capital positions to ensure all entities remain on a going‑concern basis.
Perform impairment assessments in line with local GAAP and group accounting policies.
Coordinate with local advisers on providing solutions to complex local GAAP accounting for designated OUS legal entities
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Internal Controls & Risk
- Ensure compliance with SOX controls, internal policies, and audit requirements.
- Strengthen the internal control framework by:
o Tightening approval processes.
o Standardising documentation and ensuring appropriate documentation is in place.
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General
Support Senior Director of Accounting in coordinating and delivering on ad-hoc Projects
Ad-hoc Group reporting as required
Support the forecast and budget process for designated OUS legal entities. Work with FP&A to deliver accurate local information
Ensure an approach of continuous improvement to identify, develop, and implement process changes to increase efficiency, ensure accurate monthly reporting, and streamline accounting processes.
Manage VAT filings for designated OUS legal entities
Manage any information requests from tax inspectors and auditors in respect of designated OUS legal entities
Manage ongoing relationships with other group functions
Act as a resource and problem solver for operational matters as needed, such as company restructuring and regulatory changes
Leadership & Team Management
Lead and develop a team of qualified accountants.
Set clear expectations and provide regular feedback.
Encourage ownership and accountability within the team.
Support continuous improvement by identifying efficiencies, simplifications, and opportunities to automate.
Create an environment where team members feel comfortable raising issues and challenging constructively.
Stakeholder Management & Communication
Manage relationships up, down, and across the organisation.
Build effective working relationships with external advisors and service providers.
Adapt communication style to the audience, from detailed finance discussions to senior non‑finance stakeholders.
Working Style
Practical and solution‑focused, clear on the end goal and works back from there.
Ability to step back and see the bigger picture when needed.
Strong analytical skills with a natural tendency to sense‑check outputs.
Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with competing priorities.
Calm under pressure and willing to challenge assumptions and deadlines when required.
Minimum Requirements
Education / Experience / Skills:
5+ years’ experience in a similar role
ACCA/ACA qualified
Business or Finance degree
Excellent communication skills
Advanced Excel skills
Ability to take initiative and independently plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations where numerous and diverse demands are involved
Ability to manage, coach and develop individuals and lead teams
Collaborative
Ability to model and create a quality culture
Self-motivated and self-managing
Able to identify, execute and prioritize work tasks/projects with an awareness of escalation responsibility as needed.
Critical problem-solving skills
Organizational and operational agility, able to operate at all levels of the organization and able to shift priorities successfully
Ability to manage projects involving multiple functional groups without direct reporting authority
Organizational Relationship/Scope:
This position will interact frequently with finance teams across the organization – FP&A, AP, Tax and Accounting. This position will also interact with internal and external legal, tax and accounting consultants engaged by Keenova Therapeutics e.g. Big 4 firms
Working Conditions:
This is an office-based role with minimal travel required.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.
