Job Description
Reporting to the Finance Director in GolfNow’s International HQ in Belfast, the Senior Financial Accountant will help develop and maintain procedures and processes to effectively accomplish the department’s goals and objectives as the business scales and positions itself as the hub of International operations. They will be a key member of the wider Belfast Finance team, adding real value to the business by providing expertise, information and reports to inform and contribute to strategic decision making.
The Senior Financial Accountant will contribute to the function by carrying out a range of duties that include (but are not limited to);
Financial Reporting and Consolidation
- Accurate Profit and Loss reporting in USGAAP including detailed monthly variance analysis of actual vs budget vs ongoing estimate.
- Review and preparation of reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and implement best in practice procedures for balance sheet support.
- Regular accurate forecasting of operations within the UK / Ireland / Australia and New Zealand entities.
- Management of bank reconciliations, payroll, intercompany recharging and ensuring costs are captured in the correct entity and period.
- Delivery of ad-hoc reporting requests, detailed account analysis and other duties as needed to support the monthly and quarterly close process.
- Collaboration with the International and wider ICG Ltd US Finance team on the treatment of intercompany revenue and expenses.
- Review and preparation of monthly journal entries as part of monthly and quarterly close in accordance with US GAAP.
Compliance & Taxation
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.
- Assistance with preparation of UK/ Australian and New Zealand Statutory Accounts for the Audit process and be a key contact for requests between the audit firm and the accounting team, as well as review support for audit.
- Preparation of management reports for stakeholders of ICG Ltd including external partners and Internal management functions.
- VAT return preparation and submission to HMRC, Revenue Commissioners and ATO in Australia/ New Zealand including reconciliation to Revenues.
Business Partnering & Analysis
- Collaborate with regional commercial teams to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
- Analyse performance trends and variances across territories.
- Support budgeting and forecasting cycles.
- Analysis of the bad debt for accounts receivables to increase collectability.
Process Improvement & Systems
- Drive automation and efficiency in financial processes.
- Support ERP system enhancements and integrations.
- Implement best practices in financial controls and governance
- Contribute to continuous review of policies, processes and procedures as well as local implementation and embedding for continuous improvement or regulatory compliance.
Team Leadership & Development
- Mentor junior finance staff and support cross-functional collaboration.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
- Contribute to a working environment and culture, which encourages teamwork, positive energy, innovation and fun.
