Sr Accountant in London

The Senior Accountant – Capital will be responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual accounting processes including the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations and SOX controls and audit support. This role is responsible for ensuring capital projects (SAAS, internal-use software and fixed assets) are capitalized in a timely manner and in line with the Company’s policies and U.S. GAAP. The main focus of this role will be related to the projects for Insulet in Malaysia.

Position Overview: Insulet is a high-growth medical device company, with the mission of improving the lives of people with diabetes. The Senior Accountant will support in the monthly/ quarterly accounting close and financial reporting process of Insulet’s International business. The International region currently consists of EMEA, APAC and the Middle East with customers in the B2B, B2C and medical sector and consists of 15 legal entities and/or branches. This role is for a fixed period of 8 months (maternity cover). The Senior Accountant will be tasked with managing primarily revenue accounting entries, and recording financial transactions for both group reporting purposes and local statutory reporting. He/she will work closely with finance leaders in a fast-paced public company to execute on financial operational initiatives, monthly financial reporting and internal control compliance. Continuous development of the processes and systems is crucial. The successful candidate should preferably have a track record of having identified and implemented process and systems improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post journal entries in SAP for the assigned affiliates and areas (mainly revenues) as well as monitor entries posted by other accounting functions.
• Work closely with various teams to understand revenue processes and stay up to date with recent developments within the business and ensuring accurate treatment of revenues.
• Analyse monthly and quarterly fluctuations in Account Receivables and Revenues accounts, including working with FP&A and other business partners to understand underlying business drivers.
• Prepare monthly balance sheets reconciliations for the assigned accounts.
• Assist with review of monthly US GAAP results and preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting to US Parent in relation to the 10Q/K consolidated reporting.
• Support quality and timeliness of internal control requirements associated with general ledger reporting, including SOX404.
• Support the team in working with external advisors in the preparation and audits of statutory financial statements and supporting notes.
• Assist Accounting Manager and Senior Accounting Manager in the review of accounting activities performed by the Accountants in the team.
• Involvement in special OTC projects, new system developments testing and ad-hoc reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Strong and proven related accounting experience in a fast-growing environment.
• Strong accounting knowledge, especially related to revenue (US GAAP preferred).
• Awareness of Sarbanes Oxley legislation.
• Deadline driven with highest possible accuracy.
• Strong experience in working with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Prior experience in working in a fast-paced publicly traded company is a plus.
• Preferably a track record of continuous development of processes and systems.

Skills/Competencies:

• Team player with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Pro-active, motivated individual able to work independently with a healthy ambition to grow and develop.
• Organized, with a proven ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to thrive in a changing and fast-paced environment.
• Stress resistant and able to work with deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills at all levels in the organization.
• Strong command of English language (verbal and written), other European languages are an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and other Office tools, such as Analysis for Office.

NOTE: This position is eligible for hybrid working arrangements (requires on-site work from an Insulet office at least 2x/week; may work remotely other days).