Job Description
Siemens are recruiting a Financial Accounting Advisor to join our corporate finance team, based in Farnborough, to support the Mobility businesses in the UK and other countries in the region. Corporate Finance and Reporting Western Europe and Africa are responsible for the books and records of 95 entities across 18 countries. This role involves providing technical accounting guidance to ensure adherence to IFRS and the Siemens Financial Reporting Guidelines. This role requires fostering relationships with key business contacts to effectively communicate and apply the guidelines.
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This is a hybrid role with a combination of home working and office working in our Farnborough office, with an element of travel within the UK and the region (approx 10-20%).
This is a great opportunity to play a strong support and governance role in Siemens UK’s largest business.
What are my responsibilities?
Manage the accurate application of IFRS within the existing Siemens policies / guidelines by providing accounting advice to the Siemens Mobility businesses, especially in accounting for complex and non-routine transactions.
Coordinate the timely and practice-oriented implementation of centrally rolled out IFRS regulations. Provide local training if needed.
Perform regular balance sheet reviews of the Mobility businesses in the region.
Build good working relationships with the Mobility businesses and Heads of Accounting across the region, and act as a trusted service provider by understanding the business needs and complexities.
Local UK statutory accounting advice and support/preparation if needed.
From time to time, it may be a requirement to provide ad-hoc support to other Siemens entities in the region to support the Head of Accounting.
Drive the implementation of new digital tools for more efficient interpretation and communication of financial data.
What do I need to qualify for the role?
Qualified accountant: ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
Excellent knowledge of IFRS, in particular revenue recognition, and foreign currency accounting, and the ability to apply these to complex accounting transactions.
Good knowledge of SAP, data analytics tools and other digital technologies.
Highly motivated, dynamic, self-driven personality enjoying working with a multitude of stakeholders throughout the business.
Used to working in a continuous changing environment, intercultural sensitivity, strong ownership approach, excellent communication skills.
The Siemens Mobility UK business has approximately 3,500 employees, focuses on sustainable technologies for metropolitan areas and their infrastructures. Its offering includes products, systems and solutions for rail-bound transportation, smart grids, energy efficient buildings, and safety and security. The Division comprises the divisions Rail Systems, Rail Automation, and Rail Electrification.
Siemens recognise that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements with our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation.
Siemens offers a comprehensive reward package which includes a generous basic salary, annual bonus, 26 days holiday and up to 10% pension contributions. Through our flexible benefits scheme you can select benefits that best suit your lifestyle, including private healthcare.
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Organization: Controlling and Finance
Company: Siemens plc
Experience Level: not defined
Full / Part time: Full-time