Financial Controller – EMEA North and ME

Role Summary

As a key member of the EMEA Financial Control team, you will be responsible for the month end close, variance analysis and monthly cash flow reporting for Sophos Ltd.  This will involve working closely with the Global Process owners to ensure areas such as GRNI, prepayments and fixed assets are controlled and accounted for correctly. You will support the EMEA Financial Controller to ensure smooth month end close and enable the production of UK GAAP entity level financial statements. You will also take ownership of the preparation of monthly management accounts for the Dubai and Thailand Rep offices and be responsible for the annual audits and local statutory filings for these countries.

In addition, you will have responsibility for all aspects of accounting and compliance for the Sophos Ireland, Sweden and Romania legal entities. This includes all elements of the finance function covering general ledger, balance sheet control, preparation of local statutory accounts, annual audits and all local tax compliance. You will be responsible for the month end close, variance analysis and monthly cash flow reporting. You will also work closely with the centralised Accounts Payable and Payroll teams and review their outputs prior to approval.

What You Will Do

What You Will Bring

Understanding of the accounting practices and standards under IFRS and UK GAAP

Working with external auditors, tax advisors and local consultants 

Practical experience of all aspects of the month end and annual closing accounting 

Working with a highly sales driven and fast-moving culture

Financial acumen - understanding the business by interpreting and understanding key financial indicators 

Global Perspective - taking a broad view when approaching issues

Planning and aligning – plan and prioritise work loads to meet commitments and organisational goals

Ensuring accountability

Collaborating – building relationships and working with others

Decision quality – making good and timely decisions

Manages ambiguity – operating effectively even when things are not clear

Action orientated – taking on new opportunities and challenges with energy and enthusiasm

Optimises work processes – effective and efficient processes with a focus on continuous improvement

Accounting qualification- ACA, ACCA equivalent 

Sound understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP and accrual accounting principles

Maintain knowledge on rules and regulations governing local entities

Improving processes and controls

Working within a software company, ideally a global organization supporting global actions and initiatives

Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in industry

Working with SAP

Familiar with corporation tax and VAT filing requirements for Ireland

Experience of planning processes and budget setting

Self Development – actively seek new ways to grow and be challenged

Project training