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General Ledger Controller (Corporate)

About Crown
 

Crown Holdings, Inc., is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world.
 

It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.
 

Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future.
 

About this opportunity

The permanent position of the Corporate Controller is to perform the financial activities of the Crown Corporate entities in Europe, specifically the Crown Packaging Manufacturing Corporate box and assist with controlling and reporting of the Italy Corporate box. 

Main responsibilities:

•    Report the monthly results in the Crown Consolidation tool, One-stream.
•    Provide the business with an analysis of the results, explanation of significant variances through effective management accounting.
•    Preparation of the annual Budget and quarterly Rolling forecasts in line with Crown requirements and entering into the One-stream consolidation model. 
•    Administer corporate invoices, match to PARs and submit for processing and payment.
•    Reconciliation of Balance Sheet Accounts on a monthly basis, with follow up actions.
•    Create and post manual journals, calculation of accruals and prepayments.
•    Preparation of inter-company recharges.
•    Controlling the companies IT leasing programme and overseeing capitalisation of purchased IT equipment.
•    Assisting with preparing and calculating the quarterly/annual Crown Packaging Services EMEA recharge.
•    Assist with the Preparation and submission of Tax, VAT and Intrastat returns.
•    Ensure SOX Compliance in all processes and preparing SOX control documentation for review.
•    Undertaking Balance Sheet reviews and internal SOX audits
•    Other ad hoc tasks as required by the business

Required education, qualifications and experience:

•    AAT level 3 or above
•    Previous experience working within a finance function
•    Computer literate with experience using ERP finance systems (JD Edwards / SAP)
•    Budget preparation
•    Management Accounting

Required skills and competencies:

•    Excellent attention to detail
•    Ability to work and communicate effectively within a diverse cultural environment
•    Ability to work to deadlines 
•    Diligence
•    Highly organised
•    Continuous improvement mind set
•    Flexibility to travel within the UK and occasionally Europe

Beneficial education, experience and skills:

•    Part Qualified in ACCA, ACMA or equivalent
•    Finance related degree
•    Previous experience in a shared service centre or corporate function
•    Exposure to Sarbanes Oxley
•    European language (French and/or Italian would be ideal)

What Crown Offers You

  • The opportunity to build a career in a multi-cultural environment
  • To be rewarded fairly and promoted based on merit and performance  
  • Professional and personal development through training and work experiences 
  • Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees
     

Join us and become part of an international team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!

 

Working Together

Accessibility, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are key features of Crown’s culture of Working Together. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment where everyone is represented. 

We strive to promote psychological safety, allowing colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work and ultimately generate a sense of belonging at Crown.

 

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General Ledger Controller (Corporate)

Requisition ID:  3956
Location: 

Wantage, GB, OX12 9BP

Functional Area:  Finance
Experience Level:  Experienced professional
Type of Contract:  Permanent

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