Title: Accounting Manager (International)
Location: Belfast (Hybrid) / Open for other Thales UK locations.
Contract: This is a secondment role for a duration of 12 – 15 months.
About Thales:
Thales is a global technology leader with more than 81,000 employees on five continents. We invest in digital and “deep tech” innovations – Big Data, artificial intelligence, connectivity, cybersecurity, and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust. Our solutions span across various markets, including aerospace, space, transportation, defence, and security.
Position Overview:
We are looking for a highly skilled Accounting Manager to join the Imperva international finance team in Belfast. This role focuses on managing the financial activities of Imperva Inc., the primary trading entity of the Imperva group. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this position is a key leader & crucial in leading the financial strategy and operations within the finance team.
Key Responsibilities:
General Ledger Management:
Manage the maintenance of accounting records for Imperva Inc using NetSuite
Perform monthly closing tasks, including booking, reconciling, and clearing complex general ledger accounts.
Ensure the completeness and accuracy of the books.
Assist the international entities General Ledger Manager in hard close procedures on NetSuite (Consolidated department reclasses, Interco FX elimination journal entries on WD3).
Oversee US entity reporting on DMT/Magnitude (group reporting tools).
Handle accounting for transactions with multiple international entities and currencies.
Reporting and Analysis:
Identify and appropriately manage risks and opportunities in Balance Sheet items.
Be involved in preparing audit timelines and supporting audits.
Review weekly cash forecasting for US entities.
Process Improvement and Compliance:
Propose and implement system modifications to maintain compliance with changing legal and regulatory requirements.
Take proactive actions to improve the accounting process, including enhancing the quality and consistency of balance sheet reconciliations.
Ensure compliance with Thales group accounting policies.
Project Management:
Manage the continuing integration of the entities into Thales, including the legal entity simplification project.
Play a leading role in the ERP migration project, moving from NetSuite to Oracle.
Engage and collaborate regularly with other departments and across different regions, for other projects as part of the overall Imperva integration into Thales.
Team Leadership:
Supervise and develop a team of four: Senior GL Accountant, two GL Accountants, and a Payroll Accountant.
Mentor and develop team members, providing training, support, and opportunities for professional growth.
Foster a collaborative and positive work environment, encouraging teamwork and continuous improvement.
Set clear objectives and goals for the team and monitor their performance against these targets.
Qualifications and experience:
Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA), with at least three years post-qualified experience demonstrating progression into senior accounting roles.
Proven experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Accountant, ideally within an international organization.
Proficiency with NetSuite and Oracle is preferred, as well as strong Excel skills.
Personal Attributes:
Detail-oriented, methodical, and analytical, with excellent problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Applicants must have a valid work permit in the UK.
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In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.
At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.
Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.
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