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Head of Accounting

1 month ago


Waterford, Waterford, Ireland Ekco Group Full time

About Ekco

Founded in 2016, Ekco is now one of the fastest growing cloud solution providers in Europe

We specialise in enabling companies to progress along the path of cloud maturity, managing transformation and driving better outcomes from our clients' existing technology investments.

In a few words, we take businesses to the cloud and back

We have over 1000 highly talented and supportive colleagues (and counting) across a number of regional offices in the UK, Benelux & Ireland.

The role

The Head of Accounting will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the business unit's accounting function. This leadership role requires a strategic thinker who can ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls and compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

  • Oversee and responsible for the preparation of accurate financial statements, including consolidated financial statements that will feed into group financial statements & FP&A reporting.
  • Provision of key analysis into the FP&A team to assist in the monthly management reporting packs.
  • Support the Procurement / Accounts Payable Team with postings, allocations, recharges, agreeing terms etc. Overseeing the processing of expenses, credit cards and invoices from suppliers.
  • Support the Billing manager with postings, allocations, recharges, agreeing terms etc and ensuring appropriate revenue recognition in line with group policies.
  • Ensure correct and consistent application of Group's accounting policies across the organisation.

Leadership

  • Lead, mentor and develop the wider accounting team.
  • Management of GL Team, providing technical guidance and support.
  • Help to deliver a One Ekco view to the team and move away from single entity/business unit approach.
  • Be an active & collaborative member of the senior finance leadership team.

Internal Controls

  • Coordinate activities across the finance function to deliver the period end close within company deadlines.
  • Ensure a robust balance sheet reconciliation process.
  • Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) exist for all processes and are documented.

Compliance & Audit

  • Ensure operational compliance of VAT and taxes, ensuring transactions are processed accordingly and all returns are submitted/paid on time and reconciled to general ledger accounts.
  • Manage the annual and interim audit, being a key point of contact with auditors. Coordinate the preparation of Audited Financial Statements.
  • Be a point of contact for technical accounting and reporting queries and review new developments in Accounting Standards and related regulatory frameworks to assess the impact on the Group.

Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Support FP&A with budgeting/forecasting.
  • Prepare/assist with cash flow forecasts and coordinate cash optimization initiatives (AR, AP, Inventory).
  • Full ownership of data integrity within data submissions including identifying and investigating variances to forecast/budget and problems in divisional data submitted.

Collaboration & Ad-hoc

  • Assist in the setup/transition of billing/AP/AR functions into the shared service model.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including finance, HR, legal and operations to support overall business objectives.
  • Liaise with the Commercial Teams on tenders, contracts, terms, rebate accruals etc.
  • Assist the business with any ad-hoc finance projects.

Systems & Process

  • Contribute to a strong process improvement roadmap.
  • Review business processes within the region to further add value and reduce reporting timelines.
  • Enhance efficiency and find continual improvements to reporting systems and processes.
  • Assist in the transition to and implementation of Netsuite and Zone billing along with any additional finance systems that may come online.

M&A

  • Finance lead within the region on any new M&A, working with FP&A, transformation team and business on both pre and post acquisition, enabling smooth integration into Ekco Finance.

Key Requirements

  • 5 years' experience working in Management/Lead function, including remote working.
  • Highly motivated self-starter with initiative and the ability to work independently.
  • Ability to lead and manage change including process improvements.
  • Responsible individual who takes ownership, makes recommendations and takes the lead on delivering efficiencies.
  • Adaptable to a changing/fast paced working environment.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience of Netsuite or similar ERP system.
  • Good business acumen and an ability to work across boundaries and cultures.
  • Fluent English speaker.

Why Ekco

  • Microsoft's 2023 Rising Star Security Partner of the year.
  • VMware & Veeam top partner status.
  • Ranked as 4th fastest growing technology company in the Deloitte Fast50 Awards.
  • Ekco is committed to cultivating an environment that promotes diversity, equality, inclusion and belonging.
  • We recognise the value of internal mobility and encourage opportunities for internal development & progression.
  • Flexible working with a family friendly focus are at the core of our company values.
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