International Finance Accountant - 6 month FTC

Job Description

We are looking for an International Finance Accountant supporting the overseas operations on a 6 month fixed-term contract.About CMSCMS is a Future Facing firm. With 75 offices in 43 countries and 4,800+ lawyers worldwide, we combine deep sector understanding with a global overview, giving us the ability not only to see whats coming, but to shape it.CMS is well equipped to help our clients face the future with confidence. We are driven by technology and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of delivering legal services. Our bold approach to a changing future ensuresthat we nurture our employees and recruit top talent.About the RoleThe international accounting function covers the following main tasks:Working with the local finance teams to ensure that firm wide accounting system (3E) accurately reflects the local transactions and are suitable for inclusion in the firm wide management and UK group statutory financial statements.Working with the local offices to ensure that all regulatory filings are made on time and agree to local accounting records (including any reconciliations to 3E).Ensuring that local office processes and controls tie into best practice and are subject to a quarterly local sign off.Key tasks includeAssisting local offices with preparation of year end accounts and working papers for auditsRespond to adhoc financial queries by gathering and interpreting dataManagement of year end audits / preparation of financial statements for international and CEE offices e.g., UK LLPs (Beijing, Dubai, Israel, Munich, Nominees, Singapore), Holborn Law, Oman, Turkish Attorney Partnership, Lau, Horton & Wise.Provide accounting support to overseas officesCalculate loan interest and posting to local ledgerComplete month end close process of several overseas local officesReconcile CEE & International 3E to local accountsmonthly / quarterlyannual financial statementsIdentify differences and understand why they ariseReview 3E accountslocal accruals basislocal statutory basisgroup partnership basis.UK group stat basisEnsure each basis is accounted for correctly including ensuring IM adjustments are posted correctly in each bookManage bottom half of balance sheetpartner drawings & distributions etc are posted correctly and rolled up to current accountsRetained earnings are allocated to partnersAction necessary postings to correct.Monthly review of balance sheets / P&L. Identify unusual / incorrect balances and help to correct where necessary.Review month end postings checklist to ensure completion by every office.Manage and action running list of accounting issues in each entity in conjunction with local finance teams.About YouPrevious experience Working as part of a financial accounting teamProfessional/Educational Qualification  Graduate level education. A relevant professional accountancy qualification (CA, ACA, ACCA) Strong technical accounting skills with knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP Proficient in MS Office applications (minimum of Excel and Word)Skills & Experience required* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate at all levels. * Confident professional manner * Strong analytical skills* Grasps, retains and analyses complex information and concepts, great attention to detail.* Deliver high quality, risk aware, pragmatic and practical advice in client friendly, jargon free language (oral and written).* Has an excellent understanding of best use of IT and other support functions to enhance advice and services, both within the firm and externally to clients.Equal OpportunitiesAt CMS, a next-generation mindset is woven into all we do. Were diverse, supportive and inclusive, embracing our corporate social responsibility and creating a culture of sustainability in which every one of our people, whatever their background, can maximisetheir potential and thrive. For further information about CMS diversity initiatives and programmes, please view the Diversity & Inclusion pages on our website.Please apply online or contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions. For information regarding our competitive range of benefits please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.Please note that CMS have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.