Chief Accountant - Nordics

Chief Accountant - Swedish, Danish or Norwegian speaking.

The Role:

A leading global IT provider require a Chief Accountant for assistance with a major audit which is taking place. You will be manage relationship with outsourced Stat/Tax service provider for compliance, execution, associated local filings and audits.

Your responsibilities:

*Main point of contact for the Stat/Tax Compliance vendor to ensure that local general ledgers are maintained as required. Provide review and assurance on all areas of the general ledger included reconciliations and US to local GAAP differences.
*Act as a key focal point for escalation as well as managing maintaining relationships with local authorities where required.
*Teamwork with the tax team on the execution of the annual tax package and the segmented P&L exercise.
*Teamwork with the Capital team on the countries where these entities are set up
*Responsible for compliance related audit activities for both internal audits and delinquency on entities by external auditor

The Candidate must have:

*Excellent communication skills
*Ability to quickly interpret and understand local requirements and valid treatments for both Local and GAAP purposes
*Strong vendor management
*Program and project management experience
*Willing to undertake regular travel to ensure compliance in the regions
*An accounting qualification or Business Degree
*History of working across both geographic and social boundaries and managing delivery around these.
*Extensive F&A operations experience
*Strong experience relevant working experience gained in an international oriented environment

Paying up to £350 per day
Based in Hunslow
4 to 6 month rolling contractual basis