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Al Jazeera Media Network
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London, Greater London
Senior Regional Accountant - Europe
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Description Position at Al Jazeera Media Network Summary: The Senior Regional Accountant - Europe is responsible for supervision and follow up of financial and accounting operations for their assigned bureaus. Key Responsibilities and Accountability: * Process W2 and 1099 reconciliations. * Review and post all AP transactions entered by Assistant Accountants. * Review voucher for payments, coding and approval. Verify payment request form with invoices to ensure rate cards matches request. * Process Checks and Wire Transfer EFT and cash advances and record in the system. * Enter Journal Entries approved by Head of Regional Finance. * Assist with preparing monthly funding report. * Reconcile cash on monthly basis with the Head of Regional Finance * Perform monthly bank reconciliations for all corporate accounts. * Setup new vendor/employee accounts in the accounting system. * Develop self-skills and keep updated in all aspects related to work and business * Follow-up on financial transactions and review invoices for all departments. * Assist in preparing the budgets, whether for by DC or external bureaus, and ensure that budgeted items are reasonable and according to regulations and procedures. * Monitor the budget for DC and external bureaus. * Inter-company Account Reconciliations with all related parties. * Fixed Assets Register Management and complete asset accounting. * Assist with compiling and analyzing financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts * Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met * Assist with preparing financial management reports * Assist with Ensuring accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close * Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities * Financial audit preparation coordination * Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses * Analyze and advise on business operations including expenditure trends and financial commitments. * Design reports on accounting system * GL to sub-ledger accounts reconciliation * Processing payroll and benefits scheme journal entry * Deactivate vendor accounts that are no longer active; reconcile and close off staff accounts for those who have already terminated the employment relationship with the company. * Reconcile all GL accounts on a monthly basis, including AP control account, petty cash account, employee advances account, staff control account, and payroll accounts, international bureaus monthly flow accounts, etc. * Maintain Chart of Accounts. * Perform petty cash reconciliation and physical reconciliation on a monthly basis. Job Requirements / Qualifications: * Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is a must. Professional certification is preferred. * Minimum 5 years of related experience. Experience in the media industry is preferred.