Associate Manager, Accounting

This is a fixed term contract position to cover maternity. Reporting to the SSC Manager, Finance, this role is responsible for leading the Accounting Team in providing high quality financial service to a group of company codes, through accurate and timely financial statements, analysis capability, solid financial controls and successful audits as well as identifying and developing a talented and empowered accounting team of analysts. This position is not available for international relocation This position is eligible to work from home one day a week Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate and timely month end and year-end financial reporting
• Provide explanation of finance accounts, as required by the local or regional Finance members
• Responsible for the application of policies and internal controls
• Responsible for Sarbanes Oxley compliance for the SSC processes
• Responsible for the annual external audit and any internal audit
• Lead and develop the Accounting team
• Provide clear direction and empowerment to the team, so they can perform at the expected standards
• Recruit, train and develop the team members
• Help to build an environment to stimulate creative thinking and innovation towards continuous improvement
• Foster a 'great place to work' environment
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations and journals for completeness and accuracy
• Reducing complexity via LEAN methodologies
• Drive and sustain cross country process improvement and commonality, within the SSC and the local countries
• Support the management team in implementing the SSC Strategic Vision
• Lead the weekly Team Huddles
• Ad-hoc projects as required
  
  Accounting qualification/Finance or Accounting degree
• Business and accountancy knowledge
• Leadership skills to manage a growing team
• Experience supporting senior management
• Strong Excel & PowerPoint skills
• Knowledge of SAP, BPC and BW
• US GAAP exposure
• Experience working in a multicultural team
• Fluent written and spoken English
Behaviors you'll need:
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple demands
• Adaptability and effectiveness through change
• Cross-country/region collaboration and work with senior stakeholders
• Results orientation
• Accuracy and control mindset
• Value-added/commercial mindset
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Initiative and proactivity
• Anticipating and solving problems
  
  SC Johnson has been leading with purpose for 140 years, building high-quality products and iconic brands found in homes, schools and businesses in virtually every country worldwide - including OFF!®, Raid®, Glade®, Windex®, Scrubbing Bubbles®, Ziploc®, Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day®, method®, Autan®, Baygon®, Mr Muscle®, Duck®, Lysoform® and more.
The 13,000 people of our global, fifth-generation family company are committed to making the world a better place today and for future generations.

What's in it for you?
• Flexible starting and finishing times + 4.5 day working week
• 33 days annual leave including public holidays due to supporting European countries
• Profit Share, Pension, Life cover & Health Insurance
• Free Parking, Shuttle bus from local train stations, EV Charging + Cycle to work Scheme
• Newly refurbished Gym with free classes and NEW Spin Studio!