Is hybrid: No
Is remote: No
Employer: Google
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
- Professional qualification CIMA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent.
- 2 years post-qualification experience in finance or treasury, working on cross-functional initiatives.
Preferred qualifications:
- Proven ability to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment and lead and drive complex operational initiatives, with experience of business partnering.
- Proficiency in spreadsheets/Google Sheets, and experience with SQL.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and experience with ERP systems such as SAP.
- Solid understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance.
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to communicate effectively with senior management and problem solve.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and focus on continuous improvement.
About the job
Google accountants are a savvy bunch who handle the core accounting responsibilities at Google. You know your accounting principles and the full accounting process end to end. You'll advise on financial reports required by governmental regulations, and review, analyze, and interpret financial and budgetary reports. Every day is a new challenge, and you're continually looking for ways to help our team become more efficient and effective. A team player at heart, you collaborate with our global team, advocate best practices and pitch in where needed. You move fast while keeping your attention to detail, and you tap into your problem-solving skills to support business objectives.
As a Company Accountant, you will be working on the statutory compliance of a portfolio of companies within the UK & Ireland (UK & I) region. You'll be responsible for the statutory financial and tax filings required by law, and you'll also manage and enhance the financial control environment. As a well-rounded financial advisor you will guide the business to mitigate risk, support high quality decision making and help build the financial infrastructure to scale in support of the business.
The name Google came from "googol," a mathematical term for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. And nobody at Google loves big numbers like the Finance team when providing in depth analysis on all manner of strategic decisions across Google products. From developing forward-thinking analysis to generating management reports to scaling our automated financial processes, the Finance organization is an important partner and advisor to the business.
Responsibilities
- Work with the team responsible for the annual statutory financial statements and tax compliance process, including management of the external audit and tax filings for a portfolio of Alphabet companies in EMEA.
- Perform regular in-depth analysis on the financials, ensuring the integrity and financial accuracy of our books and records. Prepare, analyze, and post journals at month end.
- Balance sheet management. Review reconciliations of key balance sheet account balances, including relevant reporting for the same.
- Manage the delivery of accounting processes performed by external vendors ensuring that all service levels are met, the internal control environment is robust and a quality service is provided.
- Represent International Controllership with our key business partners through effective communication across a broad network of stakeholders.
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