YouGov - Regional Financial Senior Accountant - CA

Month-End Close Activities:

- Assist in the preparation and timely submission of the monthly reporting pack, including analysis and commentary.

- Execute accurate and timely month-end close processes.

- Review and support clean-up of balance sheet reconciliations in Blackline; work with the shared-service centre to address issues.

- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, VAT rules, and transfer pricing policies.

- Support the Head of Finance in leading process improvement initiatives and strategic projects.

Reporting and Audit Support:

- Act as a key point of contact for external auditors during the statutory audit process.

- Prepare reconciliations and provide clear risk commentary on account balances.

- Review reconciliations prepared by the shared-service centre, ensuring audit readiness.

- Collaborate with various internal stakeholders to gather and consolidate data for reporting deadlines.

- Keep senior stakeholders informed of progress, potential issues, and any actions or decisions required.

Ad-Hoc and Project-Based Work:

- Conduct analytical reviews of historical transactions and initiate necessary corrections.

- Manage ad-hoc finance queries and lead regular catch-up meetings with key stakeholders.

- Identify opportunities for process automation and implement efficiency improvements.

- Coordinate with internal and external auditors during reviews and year-end audits, including preparation of reconciliations and management of the shared-service centre to fulfill audit requests.

Qualifications & Skills:

- ACCA, CA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification.

- Solid technical accounting knowledge with practical experience in IFRS.

- Proven track record in financial reporting, audit coordination, and month-end processes.

- Advanced Excel skills; experience with automation tools or ERP systems is a plus.

- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and geographies.

- Strong academic background preferred.