Senior Financial Analyst - Cambridge

Currently seeking a Senior Financial Analyst, to be based at my clients offices in Cambridge, on a contract opportunity with an initial duration until September 2016.

Please find below full details in relation to the role, as provided by the client for your consideration:

This role includes responsibility for the Autonomy entities annual statutory accounts, all other internal and external reporting requirements, provisioning, reconciliation, analysis, accounting and reporting. We manage accounting transactions and ensure that we all comply with legal, tax and internal requirements.

This role within Autonomy UK&I Controllership is based in Cambridge. Working in a team of 5, it covers:

STATUTORY ACCOUNTS

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Preparation and review of statutory accounts for Autonomy companies ~ 10 entities, including wording for disclosure notes, prior to submission to the corporate tax team.
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Including preparation and review of any statutory adjustments.
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Liaising with external auditors, addressing any questions.
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Assistance with liquidation work
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Journal posting and review
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Analytical review of key profit and loss areas
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Preparation and/or review of various balance sheet account reconciliations.

OTHER

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Assistance with ROW entity accounts as required

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Any other Ad-hoc requests

THE QUALITIES FOR THE ROLE ARE AS FOLLOWS:

- Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with a minimum of 2 years PQE.
- US GAAP knowledge would be an advantage but is not essential.
- Good spreadsheet/excel skills (required), other systems used are SAP and various web based tools (desired)
- A proactive approach
- Problem-solving and analysis skills
- Eye for detail and accuracy
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Team focus
- Fluency in English
- High level communication skills
- Time management skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Analytical thinking
- Focus on quality
- Integrity
- Initiative
- Influence and persuasion
- Flexibility