Accounting Analyst
The role will play a pivotal role in supporting the Company’s finance function. Within the role, you will work closely with COE Controllership team, responsible for supporting decision-making processes by providing accurate financial information and analysis to various stakeholders. Your expertise in financial reporting will contribute to the financial health and strategic direction of the Company.
- Prepare, create, and post journals and submit for approval.
- Maintain organised and up-to-date records of reconciliation activities, including supporting documentation and evidence.
- Perform Balance Sheet and TB reconciliations assigned by the Senior Team Manager.
- Maintain schedules, account reconciliations and perform accounts analysis as assigned by the Senior Team Manager.
- Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely statutory and consolidated financial statements and disclosures, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements by collaborating across functions.
- Knowledge in a variety of ad hoc technical accounting issues; preparing technical accounting work papers; preparing these for audit and presenting these to management.
- Provide support to Senior Controllership Specialists for all internal and external audit activities through the provision of required documentation, attendance of necessary meetings.
- Collaborate with COE Controllership Senior Team Manager to set daily, weekly, monthly and annual performance targets and KPI’s for the team.
- Ensure appropriate continuous professional development, keeping abreast of all internal, legislative, and industry best practice.
- Ensure appropriate interpretation and implementation of required changes in a timely manner.
- Support all internal and external audit activities through the provision of required documentation when necessary.
- Graduate of BS Accountancy or any related course (required).
- CPA qualified (required).
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience working in the field of accounting, finance, or audit (if non CPA) (required).
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in the field of accounting, finance, or audit. (if CPA) (required).
- Experience in Big 4 audit firms is an advantage. (nice-to-have).
- Highly accurate and detail orientated in processes undertaken and work produced (required).
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written (required).
- Preparation of management information reports (required).
- Exposure to international working environments (required).
- Knowledgeable in using finance systems (required).
- Proficient in MS Office application (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Word) (required).
- Thrive in a small team, but also in a larger group environment (required).
- Ability to work independently without the need for much guidance (required).
- Ability to recognise potential issues and make suitable recommendations to resolve the challenge (required).
- Ability to multitask (required).
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment (required).
- Competitive salary and bonus schemes.
- Hybrid working: Employees can work from home up to 40% of the time with 60% of office time built in.
- Paid Time Off (Service incentive leave): 30 days leave on an annual basis, and an extra day for your birthday.
- Healthcare and Wellness: Tools and services to help support well-being, including support with mental health and financial education.
William Hill is one of the UK's best-known bookmakers, founded by its namesake in 1934 taking bets around Birmingham. It has since grown into an international, multi-brand betting and gaming business spanning online and retail. The company is now part of evoke plc (formerly 888 Holdings), one of the world's leading online betting and gaming groups. Headquartered in London, William Hill operates sports betting and gaming products across multiple markets.