Management Accountant, EMEA

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience.

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Position Overview

This role will work with the wider Finance team to ensure financial reporting accuracy and contribute to an effective internal control environment. The Management Accountant plays a critical role in the monthly close process by demonstrating ownership mindset and high level of responsibility over the accounts. The role will support broad company initiatives and interact with key internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Job Functions

• Preparation of monthly Management Accounts and month end G/L trial balance for review.
• Preparation of monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations for review.
• Maintenance of the general ledger, including posting of journals, maintenance of prepayments, accruals, CoS and deferred income schedules. Resolution of any issues to ensure records remain accurate
• Manage Sales, WIP, Invoicing, Credit Control and Revenue recognition and maintain completeness and integrity of contract manager data. Prepare customer invoices in line with contracted terms.
• Preparation of Management Information and Analysis as required. Assist with budget queries and comparison of actual costs with budget
• Maintenance of Fixed Asset Registers and depreciation
• Assist on VAT and Tax returns
• Deal with and respond to customer and vendor queries in a prompt and timely manner
• Assist with the annual audit, local audit and statutory accounts
• Additional duties as assigned from time to time by management
• Work under limited supervision, both independently and within a team environment

Job Requirements

• Accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACCA)
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail, strongly preferred
• Experience of working in a Data Center or Critical Infrastructure environment considered as an advantage
• Experience in dealing with customer issues and problem solving
• Able to plan, organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft desktop and server operating systems, as well as Microsoft Office 365
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to communicate internally with team members as well as externally with vendors and other service providers
• Work effectively in collaboration cross-functionally to achieve shared goals and deliver business objectives

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.