Financial Accountant (Maternity cover)

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The Role

The Accountant is part of the Finance Department and focuses on high-volume transactional processes, including (but not limited to) accounts receivable, collections, accounts payable, and general ledger activities. The team consists of Accounting Managers, Senior Accountants, and Accountants.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager (or Senior Accountant), this role is an integral part of the global accounting team. The Accountant is responsible for month-end close activities, financial analysis, reconciliations, and support during financial audits. The position offers exposure to multiple areas of Cision through reporting and analysis of actual financial results.

Key Responsibilities

The role includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Prepare monthly journal entries related to bank activities, prepaid expenses, property, plant and equipment, accrued expenses, payroll accounting, and intercompany accounting, in line with close timelines
• Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations, addressing questions from reviewers and management in a timely manner
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including international accounting teams, FP&A, Legal, and external consultants, particularly in relation to flux analysis and ad-hoc support
• Prepare audit schedules and proactively respond to auditor queries, resolving audit issues as required
• Assist with footnote tie-outs for quarterly and year-end financial statements prepared under US GAAP and IFRS
• Support statutory financial reporting and statutory audits

Essential Skills and Experience

• English proficiency (primary language for communication within the organisation)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, and/or 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience
• Knowledge of US GAAP (preferred)
• Experience working in a global, decentralised environment (preferred)
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• NetSuite experience is a plus
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities
• Strong computer literacy (MS Office)
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Self-motivated, target- and data-driven, with the ability to work independently and manage repetitive tasks
• Team player with an interest in understanding business dynamics
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines without close supervision
• Adaptable and open to change, with a willingness to learn and embrace new technologies
• High level of integrity and confidentiality when handling company financial information

What We Offer

Upon joining Cision, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package, fully or partially funded by the company, including:

• Health Insurance
• Food Vouchers
• Flexible benefits allowance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cision Global Charitable Giving Program
• Headspace

If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you! Please note that for this role, we are only able to consider candidates who are already based in the country of employment.

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As a global leader in PR, marketing and social media management technology and intelligence, Cision helps brands and organizations to identify, connect and engage with customers and stakeholders to drive business results. PR Newswire, a network of over 1.1 billion influencers, in-depth monitoring, analytics and its Brandwatch  and Falcon.io  social media platforms headline a premier suite of solutions. Cision has offices in 24 countries throughout the Americas, EMEA and APAC. For more information about Cision's award-winning solutions, including its next-gen Cision Communications Cloud®, visit www.cision.com  and follow @Cision on Twitter.

Cision is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and perform at their best. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion is vital to driving our culture, sparking innovation and achieving long-term success. Cision is proud to have joined more than 600 companies in signing the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ pledge  and named a “Top Diversity Employer” for 2021 by DiversityJobs.com.

Cision is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected statuses.

Cision is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Cision will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected]

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