Senior Accountant / Financial Controller (UK Trading Entities & Holding Companies)

Job Title: Senior Accountant / Financial Controller (UK Trading Entities & Holding Companies)
Location (On-site, Remote, or Hybrid?): 100% remote but seeking candidates local to Italy
Contract Duration: 12 Months

Position Summary

• Seeking an experienced accounting and finance professional to support UK Trading Entities and Holding Companies within the EMEA region. This role will be responsible for statutory reporting, audit management, month-end close activities, US GAAP reporting, tax accounting, compliance, and oversight of outsourced accounting operations.
• The successful candidate will serve as a key liaison between internal stakeholders, external auditors, corporate finance teams, and outsourced service providers to ensure the timely and accurate completion of financial reporting and compliance requirements.
• This role is based in Italy and requires the ability to communicate effectively with global stakeholders in fluent English, both verbally and in writing.

Key Responsibilities
Statutory Reporting & Audit

• Assist with the preparation and completion of Statutory Financial Statements for UK Trading Entities and Holding Companies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
• Provide supporting documentation and source information required for statutory audits.
• Drive timely completion of annual statutory audits.

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Manage and support the Genpact team for month-end accounting activities.
• Review and oversee balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assume ownership of the US GAAP balance sheet month-end reporting process.
• Prepare and submit HFM (Hyperion Financial Management) reporting to Corporate.
• Lead quarterly balance sheet review meetings with the European Controller.
• Perform BlackLine activities, including:
• Variance analysis
• Quality assessments
• Account reconciliations

Payroll Accounting

• Oversee payroll accounting entries and associated reconciliations.
• Ensure payroll-related accounting activities are completed accurately and timely.

Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Perform monthly tax calculations and accounting postings in partnership with CCHI.
• Ensure all government filings and regulatory requirements are completed accurately and submitted on time, including:
• Corporate income tax filings
• Environmental reporting
• Statistical reports
• Other local regulatory requirements

Corporate Governance & Board Support

• Participate in quarterly board meetings and present financial results.
• Prepare annual dividend documentation, including:
• Recommendations to directors
• Board resolutions
• Supporting governance documentation

Special Projects & Entity Management

• Prepare and post Pegasus Restructuring journal entries, including retention bonus and PMO-related costs.
• Support management of Guernsey entities in partnership with Albany Trustee.
• Coordinate annual pension accounting and reporting activities.
• Support additional accounting and compliance projects as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Significant accounting experience in a multinational environment.
• Experience preparing statutory financial statements and supporting statutory audits.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• Experience with month-end close processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience working with outsourced or shared-service accounting organizations (Genpact or similar).
• Strong knowledge of tax accounting and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders and working across international teams.
• Must be located in Poland or authorized to work in Poland.
• Must be fluent in English with the ability to read, write, and communicate professionally in a business environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent accounting certification.
• Experience supporting UK Trading Entities and Holding Companies.
• Experience serving as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Experience with HFM (Hyperion Financial Management).
• Experience with BlackLine.
• Experience with SAP or other large ERP systems.
• Experience overseeing outsourced accounting teams.
• Experience presenting financial results to senior leadership and board members.
• Experience with corporate governance, dividend documentation, and entity management.
• Exposure to EMEA accounting and statutory reporting requirements.

Key Success Factors

• Strong technical accounting expertise.
• Excellent audit and compliance management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with global teams across multiple time zones.
• Comfortable presenting financial information to leadership and board-level stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• We are seeking a Senior Accountant, Financial Controller, Corporate Accounting Manager, Statutory Reporting Manager, or Assistant Controller with experience supporting UK entities in a multinational environment. Candidates should bring a strong background in statutory reporting, audit management, US GAAP reporting, HFM, BlackLine, tax compliance, and oversight of shared-service accounting operations