Primary Responsibilities:
Responsible for the following processes:
- Record to Report (e.g., General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Payroll, Variance Analysis)
- Balance sheet review & reconciliations
- Inventory / Cost Accounting
- External/Internal Audits
- Statutory & tax reporting
- SoX controls
- Other as management sees appropriate
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare financial reports for a BU, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Report financial data to be reviewed for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards
- Execute processes including, but not limited to: General Ledger (e.g., review and approve manual journal entries, reconciling/reviewing accounts, and preparing financial statements), fixed assets, and necessary support for treasury and tax/trade compliance including variance analysis
- General support for the close process
Cost Management
- Report the costs associated with the BU, highlight cost trends, and identify cost-saving opportunities
- Support the partnerships with other functions to ensure that expenses are aligned with overall business strategy
Internal Controls
- Execute internal control systems within the BU to ensure effectiveness and compliance with company policies and regulations
Systems
- Assist the Associate director owning projects to ensure utilisation of financial systems/modules as intended and are fit for purpose and used in the most efficient way
- Assist in creating / driving efficiencies and standardisation
- Assist the Associate director in implementing strategic financial plans across Europe and continuous improvement initiatives relating to people, process and systems
Business Partnering
- Support the partnerships with other functions within the organisation, including sales, marketing, and operations, to provide financial support and guidance.
Knowledge & Skills Required:
Technical
- Understanding of financial accounting rules and policy, and ability to implement internal controls to ensure compliance at the highest levels
- Understanding in local accounting laws, policy, best practices, and compliance
- Understanding of US GAAP and SOX controls
- Ability to complete routine accounting activities with a strong attention to detail
- Ability to develop detailed accounting deliverables
Skills
- Strong communication
- Flexible and adaptable to a changing environment
- Selfe starter with initiative
- Strong collaboration and relationship management skills to complete close activities
- Able to manage deliverables independently
- Demonstrate exceptional planning, interpersonal and communication skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office packages such as Word, Excel and Power Point, Oracle experience is highly desired.
Education Required:
- Possess Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent in professional accounting qualification, like ACCA, CIMA, etc
Education Preferred:
Experience:
- Controllership/Accounting experience
- Systems implementation experience
- International / US GAAP experience
- Relevant experience working in a manufacturing business environment desirable
- Experience in a professional environment, executing tasks and delivering efficiency
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.
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What We Do
Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a leading manufacturer of consumer, industrial, healthcare and protective packaging. With more than 19,000 employees working in 34 countries, Sonoco serves many of the world’s best-known brands.
Our integrated packaging solutions help define brand personalities, create unique customer experiences and enhance the quality of products and the quality of life for people around the world.
It’s all in the service of our purpose: Better Packaging. Better Life.
Sonoco is committed to creating sustainable products, services and programs for our customers, employees and communities. Sonoco was listed as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies for 2021 as well as being included in Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies for the third year in a row.
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