Portfolio Accountant in Chippenham

Job Summary:

Job Description:

Modaxo is a global collective of technology companies that helps people move around their communities. With more than 50 companies representing 34 brands, Modaxo comprises 5,000 people, operating in 37 countries around the world, all focused on People Transportation.

As an employer, we are committed to cultivating a friendly and exciting working environment, with huge emphasis on employee engagement. We can offer the sense of social community often associated with a small, local business; combined with the expected advantages of working for a far larger employer: great benefits; dedication to identifying talent; and persistent investment in staff development.

Modaxo seeks to grow every business we own and the, further, to add several new acquisitions to the collective every year. We are a ‘buy & hold forever’ investor, meaning that our collective grows in scale, complexity and interest every year.

“Modaxo’s expertise, global bench strength, and singular focus on People Transportation make it a great home for technology companies that share our vision to efficiently move the world’s people” – Bill Delaney, CEO, Modaxo.

This newly-created role comes from growth and the need to build a Group Financial Reporting function at the Modaxo Global level. The role will report to the Portfolio Controller, based in the UK. Together with the rest of the Global team, you will help in overseeing worldwide operations. We operate in a virtual environment and you will need to be able to travel to our Chippenham office once a week.

The Role
The Portfolio Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records for the parent company, assisting in the preparation of 2 sets of consolidated financial statements, provide audit deliverables and supporting the Group Reporting to the ultimate parent company. This role requires meticulous attention to detail and a strong understanding of accounting principles.

Areas of Responsibility:

Closing the books

• Maintain general ledger accounts, calculate debt entries, accruals and prepayments and prepare and post journal entries for parent company
• prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
• provide cash to subsidiaries as and when requested
• Calculate transfer pricing and management fee adjustments and co-ordinate the posting of these
• Keep the reporting systems up to date with new cost centers and entities
• Assist with accounting entries required for major deals
• Other proactive projects, from time to time, that can enhance the Portfolio systems, processes or policies.
• Assist in the development and improvement of accounting processes and systems.
• Observe intercompany matching positions throughout period end and help to find resolution for the out of balance items

Group Reporting, Financial Statements and Audit

• Support monthly, quarterly, annual reporting and consolidation processes with focus on accurate and timely reporting (as part of a publicly listed company).
• Help prepare annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
• Assist with the preparation of audit schedules and interact with external auditors.
• Combine quarterly group reporting deliverables from other portfolios to assist with consolidated processes
• Prepare ad-hoc external statutory reporting including bank reporting

Technical support

• This team will be an escalation point for technical IFRS accounting queries arising globally; therefore you will be involved in responding to these queries
• Assist with technical reviews and guidance as and when required – namely revenue recognition checklists

Profile

• The right candidate is a recently qualified accountant, potentially having worked for one of the Big 4 Audit firms and/or in a Head Office consolidation role, with a strong understanding of IFRS
• Strong Audit experience essential
• Excellent technical accounting skills, including acquisition accounting (we execute multiple acquisitions each year) and revenue recognition
• Thrive in working with demanding deadlines and is very hands on
• Strong Excel skills
• Familiarity with consolidation tools and reconciliation tools is an advantage
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with software companies is a plus.

About you

• Enjoy a fast-changing environment, which provides great opportunities for future growth
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, combined with an engaging personality, allowing you to clearly specify what you need and persuade a dispersed team to provide timely and high quality responses
• High energy level and like to set high standards for yourself and the people around you
• Motivated to seek new knowledge and enjoys continuous learning and knowledge sharing
• Willing to go out of your way to help our Portfolio businesses
• Positive, curious, humble and above all eager to learn and provide value to the finance community in the Portfolio
• Flexible and adaptable with ability to work flexible hours across timezones where necessary
• Always open, honest, reliable, and trustworthy

Practical

• Occasional travel will be required. Estimate 1-2 x per year, for up to a week at a time and worldwide

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