Financial Accounting Analyst

About the company

IWG has been at the forefront of the flexible workspace revolution for more than 30 years. We have made it possible for organizations and individuals everywhere to take a new approach to the traditional working day. We have over 3,400 locations across over 110 countries allowing millions of people every day to have a great day at work.

Our customers are start-ups, small and medium-sized enterprises, and large multinationals. With unique business goals, people and aspirations. They want workspaces and communities to match their needs. We provide them with choice through our portfolio of brands, covering serviced offices (Regus, Spaces, HQ, Signature and No18), commercial real estate brokerage and managed office solutions.

Join us at  www.iwgplc.com

Job purpose

Help manage the accounting, reporting and operational activities within the IWG Partners Reporting team. Primary task is to ensure timely submission of accurate reports to the Partner based on the standard template and waterfall specified in the Agreement. Ensure all accounting entries and reconciliations are prepared accurately, completely and by specified deadlines.  Optimize the quality of the accounting entries while ensuring there is a strong environment of financial control.

Duties and responsibilities

• Timely preparation and submission of accurate Partner report


• Constant review of the reports being delivered, eliminating the risk of any unforeseen financial impact


• Ensure all accounting entries, recharges and reconciliations are completed for month end close, or other defined deadlines


• Review landlord and partner agreements and translate these to landlord/partner reports


• Initiate and engage auditors for agreed upon procedures relating to landlord/partner reports submitted


• Provide full support to various stakeholders, including other Accounting Towers, LSCs, Group HQ Finance, local finance teams, and partnership performance teams ensuring deliveries are of the required quality and meet expectations


• Collaborate with other GSC teams, providing support to auditors and legal authorities with the execution of required activities


• Ensure there is a suitable segregation of duties within the team, meeting all control requirements.


• Ensure future migrations and acquisitions are integrated on a timely basis, ensuring processes are absorbed into the standardized model, with complete and accurate accounting from the start.


• Ensure process documentation is complete and up to date

Qualifications

• Experience on financial reporting in a blue-chip multinational PLC environment.


• Experience on finance and accounting analysis within a multinational, shared service environment.


• Experience on dealing with professional teams in a multinational, shared services environment


• Experience on building strong relationships with peers, Finance Leaders and stakeholders


• At least 6 years’ experience in Finance and Accounting


• Good knowledge in using MS Excel


• Strong command in English – both oral and written

Working conditions

• Regular shift – 10AM to 7PM

Physical requirements

• Onsite Daily (Mondays to Fridays) on your first month of employment, and twice a week onsite on the succeeding months

Attributes, Competencies:

• Certified Public Accountant or equivalent preferred


• Dynamic, hands-on, proactive self-starter. Resilience is a must.


• Ability to identify the impact of each activity and adjust priorities accordingly


• Intelligent, numerate and able to quickly grasp complex issues.


• Excellent problem solving and organisational skills


• Excellent analytical skills


• Results driven


• Ability to adapt to change, demonstrating flexibility and ownership of the change


• Proven ability to deliver to tight deadlines


• Ability to interact and collaborate with all levels and teams in the organisation.


• A team player, with high energy level


• Excellent written and oral communication skills


• Highly proficient in using various Accounting applications


• Customer service approach