Description & Requirements
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.Job Purpose
To assist in the external audit program for the UK & Irish statutory accounts, including preparation of legal entity accounts & liaising with external audit, external tax consultants and site accountants to ensure the audits run smoothly and accounts are submitted to time.
Job Responsibilities/Key accountabilities:
• To prepare the UK and Irish statutory accounts in relevant under FRS to a high standard ready for external audit review
• To act as a contact between the external audit team and the site financial controllers to ensure that the audit process runs smoothly and to mandatory deadlines
• To co-ordinate the annual timetable of audits engaging with internal teams and external auditors and monitoring on time adherence
• Liaise with external tax consultants and the site financial team to ensure that the corporation tax returns are submitted on time
• Work with the Statutory Lead Accountant to submit ad hoc returns such as PSA returns and ONS reports
• To assist in the preparation of the Monthly Management information for a number of holding companies
• To perform ad hoc financial and accounting analysis as required
• To work closely with Statutory Lead Accountant to maintain consistent standards and controls in regards to financial reporting
Knowledge, Skills, Experience
• Experienced in preparing medium sized company accounts and consolidated accounts
• Good knowledge and experience of all areas of the Statutory Audit process
• Confident in building relationships with regional finance managers
• Capable of working within a team and communicating effectively to achieve deadlines
• IT literate with a good working knowledge of excel and accounting software (Caseware is a bonus)
Competencies:
• Analytical thinking
• Initiative
• Thoroughness, attention for detail
• Team-working
• Efficiency focused
• Concern for standards
Environmental, Health and Safety
It is your responsibility to co-operate with Smurfit Westrock in relation to all health, safety and environmental topics. This includes working to the practices shown during training that will be provided to you and the company's health, safety and environmental policies. You will be expected to work in accordance with local site practices and not to interfere with or misuse anything that's been provided for your health, safety or welfare
Other Requirements
Flexible and adaptable to change and prepared to take on additional responsibilities with other duties as required to meet business needs. Successfully adapts to changing demands and conditions. Be able to be self-motivated, standards driven, with a keen eye for detail whilst being team focused and harnessing collaboration and co-operation of others.
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