Job Description

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Overview

Aerotech is a leading global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the air transportation industries. They design, manufacture, test and service technologically sophisticated systems and products for their customers. Due to exciting growth plans we are looking for a General Ledger Supervisor to join the team based at our Feltham office and join us on the next phase of our journey, where you will be responsible for providing business unit general accounting and internal control support, completion of the close, and ensuring that the general ledger account balances and trial balances are accurate and reflect the correct position of the business in accordance with accounting standards. Leading the EMEA Shared Service team, you will be responsible for overseeing, coaching and mentoring a team of 6, whilst reporting to and supporting the Finance Director \xe2\x80\x93 EMEA , in meeting the teams business objectives
Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead the entire EMEA Shared Service team. Ensuring all functions are operating within required timelines and in accordance with financial standards.
• Directly responsible for 1 business unit for all GL functions, with the ability to cover for the other 2 business units in the absence of the GL Accountant.
• Daily operations of the GL area \xe2\x80\x93 reporting, reconciliations, analysis, blackline tasks
• Month end closing tasks \xe2\x80\x93 Reporting in Onestream, Intercompany, Accruals and prepayments.
• Additional processes and Onestream schedules for Quarter End & Year End closes.
• Prepare, code and record journal entries in general ledger
• Process allocations and reclassification entries
• Review trial balance and reconcile / analyze all general ledger accounts
• Provide audit support specific to general accounting
• VAT reporting including quarterly returns & PVA accounting
• Follow all internal controls and ensure compliance with financial standards
• Prepare financial reports for internal, government or statutory requirements as required
• Champion lean initiatives through relentless continuous improvement efforts to drive results at all levels of the organization eliminating waste and streamlining processes and procedures.
• Champion quality initiatives and supports the quality policy of the organization
• Work closely with the Business Unit finance leads
• Work closely with the Finance Director EMEA providing support as and when required.
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company\xe2\x80\x99s discretion

• Accounting Qualification such as ACCA or AAT preferred or equivalent relevant experience
• Proven knowledge and experience in accounting and financial systems
• Experience in a shared service environment
• Experience of team management
• Experience in interfacing with business customers in defining general ledger, account and reporting requirements
• Experience in Record to Report process improvement and application systems implementation
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Knowledge of Syteline desirable
• Knowledge of US GAAP & Spanish GAAP preferred
• Spanish language skills desirable
• Ability to work productively and cohesively in a diverse and multicultural environment

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