Account Specialist

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Marken, UPS Healthcare Precision Logistics (formerly Marken, MNX & Polar Speed), the clinical and advanced therapy subsidiary of UPS Healthcare, unites expertise across healthcare and complex secure logistics to drive the success of our clients through innovation.

The team is headed up by the Group Reporting Manager, supported by 2 other Accounting Specialists. The work of the team includes:

• Working with external auditors to ensure accurate, on time statutory filings globally
• Co-ordinating work with external advisors including local accounting firms, and external advisors and support services
• Supporting local GAAP reporting whether via local accounting firms or secondary ledger reporting in Oracle, and reconciling USGAAP ledgers to local GAAP ledgers

This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding candidate to join a key function within our accounting team. This role reports to the Group Reporting Manager and this team of four is responsible for managing or overseeing the statutory reporting requirements for the Group and its subsidiaries. The team is responsible for supporting the production of 32 individual subsidiary/branch financial statements under local GAAP.

For the reporting entities assigned to the Accountant, the key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Maintaining and reconciling Oracle secondary ledgers to Oracle USGAAP primary ledgers, including posting journals required for local statutory reporting in the secondary ledgers
• Ensuring all necessary accounting information and records are provided to the local accounting firm and reconciling local books to Oracle records (Primary and, where applicable, Secondary ledgers)
• Either working directly with our audit partners or via external advisor support services, supporting the audit work to ensure all required information, analysis, reconciliation and reporting is provided accurately and on time
• Supporting the Manager in advising on technical accounting and financial reporting issues and the implication on the Group’s financial statements
• Assisting with other Ad-hoc needs and requests

• External auditors
• Various Teams within UPS/Marken organisation
• Local accounting firms

Qualifications/

Experience:

• The candidate must hold a recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or similar) or be part qualified.
• Prior experience in statutory accounts preparation including preparing ETB and strong reconciliation experience
• Financial reporting experience (required): FRS 101/102 and IFRS; sound working knowledge of US GAAP; and
• Working with multi-currency consolidations including complex currency transactions & structures

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills. This role requires someone that can not only identify issues but can work effectively to resolve them, with support and guidance from the Group Reporting Manager
• Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills for interacting with both financial and non-financial employees, as well as senior management
• A detailed individual who enjoys understanding processes and transactions in depth
• Apply sound time management judgement in relation to prioritising work and meeting deadlines
• Proficient in Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Conditional Formatting, LEFT / RIGHT / MID, IF statements)

• Flexible and adaptive, with the ability to identify opportunities for change and implement practical solutions
• High levels of determination, persistence, resilience, commitment and energy: a ‘Can Do and Will Do’ attitude
• Working with others – works collaboratively, communicating and interacting positively with others

• Associate

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing
• Industries:
  Truck Transportation