Financial Accountant

The Financial Accountant will be responsible for performing and coordinating general accounting functions and financial reporting of Shift4 group companies.

A successful Financial Accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a solid knowledge of accounting principles to analyze and prepare financial reports. The ideal candidate should be an experienced hands-on person who is goal-oriented, highly organized, able to work with little to no supervision and perform under pressure.

Responsibilities will include:

• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting workings.
• Perform internal control processes to support monthly, quarterly and annual financial results.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliation and related supporting documentation.
• Assist in monthly cost assurance and variance analysis.
• Perform payroll checks and related accounting.
• Perform quarterly VAT returns.
• Assist with the preparation of audit deliverables, financial projections and Board packs.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures.
• Drive improvements and automation of internal processes and workflows.
• Support the finance function in ad hoc requests and reporting.

Requirements:

We would love to meet with someone who is ACCA qualified (or in the final stages of their studies) or in possession of a Masters Degree in Accountancy with:

• A minimum of 3 years' relevant experience gained in an Accounting Firm (preferably audit).
• Conversant with IFRS accounting principles coupled with experience in financial reporting.
• Experience in and knowledge of income tax, VAT or inventory management is considered an asset.
• Ambition to enhance knowledge and skills in a rapidly changing and dynamic environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications with strong experience in Excel.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to work diligently and on own initiative with minimal supervision.
• Ability to learn quickly and a proven track record in problem analysis.