Manager
Sherwin-Williams · Witney, United Kingdom
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Lead cashbook, bank and intercompany reconciliations and month end close while managing a regional general ledger team.
Worth knowing: Role requires a Qualified Accountant and minimum 2 years professional experience
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Company: Job title: Senior Financial Accountant Location: WITNEY, OXFORDSHIRE, United Kingdom This role leads the cashbook management and reconciliation process across the EMEAI region, overseeing a UK-based team of four and supporting a LATAM supervisor with a further five team members in Mexico. You will provide leadership to the General Ledger team, drive process improvements, support the transfer of activities to LATAM, and partner with stakeholders across the business to resolve reconciliation issues. The role will also lead a key intercompany improvement project, streamlining processes, resolving historic issues, and enhancing controls for the future. Success in this role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and exceptional attention to detail. Location: Witney, Oxfordshire Lead and support month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across EMEAI entities Review and approve journals, reports, cash positions, and balance sheet reconciliations, working closely with Finance Managers, Business Controllers, and Shared Services teams Partner with regional and corporate stakeholders to identify, investigate, and resolve cash, intercompany, and reporting variances Manage business and finance queries, supporting the timely resolution of issues and providing guidance to team members Ensure the completeness, accuracy, standardisation, and continuous improvement of bank and balance sheet reconciliations Lead cash reconciliation transformation and automation initiatives to improve efficiency, controls, and reporting quality Oversee intercompany activities, including netting processes, aged debt reviews, unallocated cash, account confirmations, and related reporting Support internal and external audits, statutory accounts preparation, and the timely completion of audit requests and recommendations Prepare and analyse financial data, reports, and presentations to support business decision-making and senior management reviews Lead, coach, and develop team members through regular performance discussions, knowledge sharing, and cross-functional development opportunities Drive process improvements, KPI achievement, SLA compliance, and the development of standard operating procedures across the General Accounting function Support regional finance projects and transformation initiatives while ensuring...
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