KennedyPearce are partnered with a global sports agency hiring a Financial Controller on a permanent basis. We are seeking a qualified accountant with 5 years PQE leading teams of 3+. This role is hybrid working (3-4 days in the office) in a West London based office. We are looking for candidates with prior sports or sports media experience.
The role:
Main responsibilities to include:
- Ownership of general ledgers and monthly close processes, including monthly, quarterly, and year-end close procedures.
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements (GAAP).
- Approve daily accounting entries across sales ledger/purchase ledger and cash transactions, and complete month end process preparing/reviewing journal entries and general ledger reconciliations.
- Oversee & review all financial schedules, ledgers and balance sheet reconciliations in compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Oversee & own the preparation of monthly management reporting packages for submission to Finance Director,
- Management of cashflow requirements, preparation of high-level forecasts and FX currency sales.
- Review of aged debtors/creditors reports and monthly update presenting to Finance Director.
- Review of new deal contracts and application of revenue recognition policy.
- Ensure that all consultant retainers and T&E expenses are aligned to contracts and company policy.
- Assist with year-end group audit, and lead on local UK statutory audits
- Implement and maintain strong & effective financial controls and escalate issues appropriately and in a timely manner.
- Identify potential process efficiencies & contribute towards a high standard, continuous improvement culture.
- Maintain documentation of company-wide accounting policies and procedures.
- Review, assess and document accounting and financial reporting implications of complex transactions.
- Assist with special projects and ad-hoc requests, as necessary.
Please apply if you are a Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA) with relevant industry experience.