View Vacancy - Senior Accountant

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This role is   responsible for the end to end accounting process in USA and Canada,   including month and year end close, and ensures consistent, accurate and   robust financial accounting processes in line with accounting practices and   corporate policies. This is a supporting role in the Financial Controlling   and Accounting area which is a key function in the new organisational   structure emerging from the Financial Transparency recommendations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Complete all financial tasks required for   the financial month end process for USA and Canada, being accountable to the Senior   Financial Controller based in Mexico for the pre-closing and month end   closing steps, including maintenance of accounting records. As part of this   the role will also be responsible for carrying out all accounting   transactions and adjustments (accruals, deferrals and provisions), including   Intercompany accounting, ensuring appropriate use of these in line with   accounting rules.
  • Assist with manual journals and off-system   payments requests ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant policies.
  • Assist with reconciliation of all relevant   accounts and ensure that this is completed to corporate standards.
  • Ensure that local external accounting   requirements are adhered to.
  • Preparation   of local Tax submissions and other statutory returns to the Senior Financial   Controller based in Mexico
  • Support in identifying issues and   resolution in relation to financial accounting matters.
  • Produce periodic reports relating to   financial accounting for the operation as requested by Regional Financial   Controller or Senior Financial Controller
  • Complete Travel & Expenses audits as   per policy addressing issues in a promptly manner.
  • Supports Senior Financial Controller with   the creation of billing documents once the process has been initiated by the   cluster / country operation.
  • Support the process of Income in kind   submissions including maintenance of supporting documentation.
  • Responsible for provision of information to   internal / external auditors.
  • Assist in the implementation of audit   recommendations.
  • Responsible for ensuring integrity of cash   collection process.
  • Responsible for ensuring integrity of   customers refund process.
  • Ensure compliance with treasury policy.
  • Manage fixed assets registrar (FAR) and reconciliation.

 

Under US State Department requirements, the Embassy may only employ, as non-diplomatic staff, persons who are US citizens, US Green Card holders or A or NATO visa holders with EAD cards*. If you hold a visa other than an A or NATO visa you are not currently eligible to work at the Embassy. Please refer to our website for information on exceptions to this policy at www.ukinusa.fco.gov.uk. All candidates will be subject to background checks and security clearance.

*A visas or NATO visas with EAD cards are acceptable at the Embassy, Consulates, and British Defence Staff (BDS) outposts. The UK Mission to the UN (UKMIS) accepts G visas.


 

  • Essential on arrival: Minimum   of 1 year experience in a similar role.      
  • Experience in working with a diverse team.
  • Experience of an ERP system.
  • Accounting qualification.

 

  • Experience working with SAP
21 August 2017
Full-time, Permanent
Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories
United States
Washington
British Embassy
1
USD
54,000
9 October 2017

This post offers a strong benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life, long term and short term disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, generous vacation and leave time, and an enriching training package.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local American employment law.

To review the full Role Profile (job description) please check our website at this link: http://www.britishcouncil.us/about-us/career-opportunities

Resume and a cover letter should be submitted by 21 August 2017. Please identify in your cover letter whether you are currently eligible to work at the Embassy. Internal candidates must infrom their Head of Group before applying.

Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we cannot guarantee consideration of your application if the submission instructions are not properly followed.

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