Icomera, a technology company, is looking for an Accounting Manager to join our team and contribute to our ambition to deliver top class connectivity products and solutions to our customers in the transportation market.
Icomera is the world’s leading provider of wireless Internet connectivity for public transport, serving millions of passengers and tens of thousands of vehicles daily. We are a global team of highly talented individuals, contributing to the technologies that are changing the way we think about travel. We have established a track record of consistently identifying and delivering solutions that improve the societal, economic and environmental value of public transport, developing more than 30 patented technologies as part of our steadfast devotion to innovation. Icomera is proud to foster a culture of inclusivity and equality, where every person can realise their potential.
About the Job:
The purpose of this position is to support the Head of Group Accounting (HOGA) in accurately recording the financial activity of their responsible Region to enable the Management of Icomera to make timely strategic decisions. It is also to ensure that all regulatory deadlines relating to Annual Reporting and Tax are adhered to and in keeping with the Accounting regulations of the region and of the Group. This is achieved by monitoring and supporting the Accounting team where required, ensuring processes are efficient, well documented and followed by the teams.
The role is authorised to:
- Approve Bank payments
- Monitor the Cash position for responsible region alongside the Regional Financial Controller (RFC) for the region and provide monthly report to HOGA
- Ensure Accounting is in line with Regional and Group legislation
- Monitor and suggest improvements for Accounting processes to ensure efficiencies
- Liaise with external stakeholders where required (e.g. Accountants/Auditors/Customers/Vendors)
- Manage the Regional Accounting team
Key Duties
- Ensure tasks required of Accounting team are being performed and support where required
- Responsible for ensuring month end process runs smoothly and sign off all Balance Sheet reconciliations, notifying the HOGA and RFC of any anomalies
- Produce a monthly Cashflow report in collaboration with RFC
- Regularly monitor Bank balances
- Monitor regulatory due dates ensuring all deadlines are met
- Support RFC in Budget/Forecast process where required
- Liaise with external Accountants (where applicable) in producing the Annual Report
- Liaise with external Auditors and Tax advisors in collaboration with the RFC for the Annual Reporting requirements
Who You Are:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Is fluent in writing and speaking English
- Can communicate well with different stakeholders across the whole organisation
- Professional manner and attitude
- Good at multitasking and managing processes in a fluid business-driven environment
- UK – ACCA/ACA Qualified with at least 3 years post qualification experience
- MS Office experience required, proficient with excel
- Experience in SAP preferred
Our Offer:
- an excellent team-focused environment
- an opportunity to be a part of a truly innovative and fast-growing company
- a chance to make your mark on the future technology for public transport
- a Competitive salary
- an extremely flexible, fun and varied schedule
- 25 days annual holiday per calendar year – increasing one day per year following completion of 2 years employment, then 1 additional day per year until a maximum of 30 days
- Company benefits such as Perkbox, pensions, gym contributions, Specsavers vouchers and much more.
- at Icomera, you will get a chance to work on products that are visible by many users worldwide, including passengers for some of the largest train and bus companies in Europe and North America
Does this sound like an interesting challenge for you?
Apply today and join our team!
The position is based in the Chatham office and is a full-time employment. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Michelle Upton on [email protected]
Send your application to: [email protected]
About Icomera
The IcoCrew now consist of 300+ employees globally. Icomera is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, with main offices in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Ireland and Italy.
Icomera’s vision for green mobility within the public transport industry perfectly complements the wider mission of our parent company, Equans. As the global leader in multi-technical services with 74,000 employees working across 17 country hubs, Equans delivers customised solutions which connect, protect and energise territories, cities, buildings, industries and transport infrastructures, empowering their energy, industrial and digital transitions. www.icomera.com
