Accounting Controller

Description

Today’s world is crime-riddled. Criminals are everywhere, invisible, virtual and sophisticated. Traditional ways to prevent and investigate crime and terror are no longer enough… 

Technology is changing incredibly fast. The criminals know it, and they are taking advantage. We know it too.  

For nearly 30 years, the incredible minds at Cognyte around the world have worked closely together and put their expertise to work, to keep up with constantly evolving technological and criminal trends, and help make the world a safer place with leading investigative analytics software solutions. 

We are defined by our dedication to doing good and this translates to business success, meaningful work friendships, a can-do attitude, and deep curiosity.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team!

We are looking to add a new member in our Accounting team who will manage our monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and reporting. This role involves collaborating with various departments, preparing statutory financial statements, and filing tax returns. The ideal candidate will lead projects to improve financial processes, perform bookkeeping tasks, and ensure compliance with accounting standards. Responsibilities also include tax computations, liaising with external associates, and assisting with global projects.

As a Cognyter you will: 

• Responsibilities in our monthly, quarterly, and annual close process and reporting.
• Working with interfaces within Finance, Audit team, subsidiaries, Corporate and other departments (Operations, IT, Purchasing, Sales).
• Leading projects to improve our financial processes.
• Perform monthly bookkeeping and other accounting tasks in accordance with existing internal processes and accounting standards.
• Responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes for Group Companies
• Perform Tax Computations, Involvement in Transfer Pricing and identify any tax risks
• Liaise with external associates such as auditors and banks on a global scale
• Responsible for the planning, implementation, managing and running of all the finance activities of the company, including providing top-line business planning, tax, budgeting, forecasting and detailed cash flow analysis.
• Perform any other ad-hoc related duties as per Management request
• Assist Management with Global projects
• Assure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Policies

Requirements

For that mission you’ll need:

• 5+ years of experience in a similar position or in the professional services sector.
• Qualified Accountants (eg, ACA, ACCA, CPA) will be considered an advantage.
• Experience from one of the Big 4 accounting firms, with demonstrable, technical financial accounting and reporting skills will be considered an advantage. 
• Experience with High-Tech companies will be considered an advantage
• Knowledge of accounting standards IFRS (US GAAP knowledge will be an advantage)
• Experience in working with ERP systems (Oracle would be considered an advantage).
• Fluent English- speak, read and write a must
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Advanced skills in database systems and spreadsheet applications
• High levels of self-motivation
• Exceptional organizational skills and effective time management and attention to details
• Team player, with strong interpersonal skills along with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Dynamic with an ability to take initiative, solve problems and deliver results on a tight schedule, whilst being comfortable with ambiguity