M&A Accounting Specialist

The Role:

M&A Accounting Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

- Review opening balance sheet with Corporate Development and manage the recording of the acquisition in SAP across geographies.

- Prepare purchase accounting files according to US GAAP principles

- Prepare Accounting Treatment Memorandums

- Involved in transition and integration of various transaction cycles to respective end-state teams.

- Work closely with Corporate Development, V&A Finance, Legal and Tax departments to analyse transactions and ensure proper recording

- Preparation and review of different Global reports in relation to acquisitions

Skills Required:

- Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP and experience of IFRS an advantage

- Mix of statutory accounts preparation and audit experience

- Experience working with SAP Financials an advantage

Qualifications & Experience:

- Professional accountancy qualification

- 5+ years of progressive financial accounting experience

- Income Statement and Balance Sheet preparation