Manager - Accounting (GR/IR)

About Us

Sophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions that defeat cyberattacks, including Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and incident response services and a broad portfolio of endpoint, network, email, and cloud security technologies. As one of the largest pure-play cybersecurity providers, Sophos defends more than 600,000 organizations and more than 100 million users worldwide from active adversaries, ransomware, phishing, malware, and more. Sophos’ services and products connect through the Sophos Central management console and are powered by Sophos X-Ops, the company’s cross-domain threat intelligence unit. Sophos X-Ops intelligence optimizes the entire Sophos Adaptive Cybersecurity Ecosystem, which includes a centralized data lake that leverages a rich set of open APIs available to customers, partners, developers, and other cybersecurity and information technology vendors. Sophos provides cybersecurity-as-a-service to organizations needing fully managed security solutions. Customers can also manage their cybersecurity directly with Sophos’ security operations platform or use a hybrid approach by supplementing their in-house teams with Sophos’ services, including threat hunting and remediation. Sophos sells through reseller partners and managed service providers (MSPs) worldwide. Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.

Role Summary

As a senior member of the Global Processes team, you will report to the Global Finance Process Manager and take ownership of various Global processes and assist in leading improvement and standardisation projects. You will be expected to implement new ways of working, help identify best practice, develop and document formal policies and procedures and incorporate internal controls.

You will be a reliable and valued business partner providing finance support and analysis to the Control & FP&A group and various other functions within the organisation, including Sales and Marketing, IT, GP and HR. You will be responsible for developing and implementing world-class financial processes that provide and ensure ongoing compliance and control in areas focused on global GR/IR and Prepay. Also supporting other global process areas, including but not limited to, insurance, internal/external incentives, provisions, exceptional and interco accounting.

Shift Time: 12 PM - 9PM (IST)

What you will do

• Global GR/IR Account Management and Prepayments:
• Take ownership of managing and accounting for the Global GR/IR accounts across all functions and legal entities.
• Take ownership of prepayment process and management of prepayment position across the business.
• Oversee the monthly accounting and close processes GR/IR and Prepay, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain an accurate balance sheet position, producing comprehensive global balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review and analyse monthly Accounts Payable cash flow forecasts, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Facilitate accurate accounting and support audit inspections by maintaining transparent and compliant records.
• Define, meet, manage, and report key performance indicators within owned Service Level Agreements.
• Monthly presentation of GR/IR position and process improvement opportunities to Global Processes manager.
• Drive efficiencies and standardisation of GR/IR processes across the business.
• Business Partnering and Stakeholder communication:
• Collaborate closely with the Accounts Payable and Global Purchasing Teams to stay informed about activities impacting the accounting process and to enforce best practice surrounding PO and cash management.
• Partner with global functions, including Marketing, IT, and GFA, to ensure correct accounting for goods receipts and open purchase orders.
• Build and maintain effective communication with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency in accounting processes.
• Provide guidance and assistance to ensure understanding of finance procedures.
• Support other business functions by providing analysis of data as required or requested.
• Policy and Procedure:
• Assist in updating policies and procedures to promote best accounting practices.
• Ensure a robust control environment by implementing and adhering to updated accounting policies and procedures and utilising finance tools to manage and monitor tasks and timetables.
• Regularly review and maintain up-to-date process documentation appending to tasks and timetables.
• Identify opportunities for system improvements and process changes to enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounting operations.
• Proactively seek and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness, especially of but not limited to, purchase order accounting, GR/IR management and Prepayment processes.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and regulatory changes to ensure compliance and optimal performance.
• Analysis and Reporting:
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analysis to other finance functions.
• Investigate anomalies and provide justifications to key department stakeholders, including FP&A Business Partners, Regional Financial Controllers, and the Global Financial Controller.
• Provide input into areas of Group accounting as required or requested, ensuring consistency and accuracy across the organization.
• Audit Support:
• Collaborate with Regional Controllers and external auditors to provide required information for annual and interim audits.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of audit-related data.
• Team Leadership:
• Manage team member individual performance and productivity. Regularly evaluate individual employee job performance through 1 on 1 meetings, providing constructive suggestions for improvement and rewarding accomplishments.
• Ensure that formal staff performance reviews for team members are conducted according to HR guidelines.
• Identify the future needs and ensure that your team receive the development and coaching they need, identifying and addressing poor performance and attendance.

What you will bring

• 5+ years of relevant experience and degree in bachelors/master’s in finance, desirable - ACCA/CIMA Qualified (or equivalent for accounting knowledge)
• Prior team management / team handling experience of at least 2 years 
• Working in a high performing finance function
• Practical experience of all aspects of the month end accounting processes and reconciliations
• Understanding of the accounting practices and standards under UK GAAP and IFRS
• Experience in using SAP / ERP system
• Experience across a broad number of accounting processes
• Effective communications with key business stakeholders
• Experience of working in/with global centralised AP/GP functions supporting global actions and initiatives
• Experience working on Financial systems projects/ the implementation of Financial systems
• Experience of writing accounting papers to support business decisions and align with the relevant standard
• Experience of project management
• Sox compliance

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· Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. Please refer to the location details in our job postings for further information.

· Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit

· Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy

· Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities

· Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint

· Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp

· Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge 

· Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing

Our Commitment To You

We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know. 

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