Accounting & Controls Manager

Job Title:

Accounting & Controls Manager

Location:

Midlands

Remuneration:

£60,000 - £70,000 per annum

Contract Details:

Permanent, Full Time, hybrid working

Responsibilities:

Join our client's dynamic finance team as an Accounting & Controls Manager, where you will play a crucial role in driving financial integrity and compliance. Your responsibilities will include:

• Oversee compliance with internal control measures for the Wolverhampton unit, ensuring every process meets established guidelines.
• Lead the annual assessment and testing of control designs, actively identifying and addressing control issues.
• Collaborate with the central team to proactively spot and manage both reportable and non-reportable control issues, crafting and monitoring remediation plans as needed.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on internal controls and corporate policies, overseeing the management and review of all related deliverables.
• Prepare for internal audits, ensuring timely resolution of action items and effective communication of follow-ups.

• In addition, you will:
• Provide expert advice on technical accounting matters, preparing and presenting documentation, and conducting quarterly balance sheet assessments.
• Facilitate monthly reviews for the central accounting and controls team, spotlighting issues, trends, deliverables, and training requirements.
• Manage Quarterly Control Environment Representation (QCER) checklists, ensuring thorough reviews and quality checks.
• Identify training needs and develop materials for global teams, delivering impactful training sessions.
• Spearhead strategic improvement projects, assessing risks and developing comprehensive project plans to ensure timely delivery.

Key Behaviours for Role:

We are looking for a leader with exceptional accountability, empathy, and financial acumen.

Essential:

• Degree educated or equivalent.
• ACA or equivalent
• Experience in manufacturing or relevant client-facing roles.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to management and problem-solving.
• Strong risk identification skills with the ability to develop robust remediation plans.
• A questioning mindset to drive continuous improvement.

If you're ready to make a significant impact in a manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career.

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