International Accounting Assistant

1 month ago


Woodbridge, United Kingdom Willis Towers Watson Full time
The role will assist the central International Finance team, within WTW International, responsible for maintaining governance and control throughout the WTW International Finance structure (55 countries). This team aims to ensure full compliance with WTW Group and US GAAP accounting policy across WTW International and to provide additional guidance and control as required. Additionally, the role entails supporting on ad-hoc projects and company-wide initiatives.

The Role:

Particular team responsibilities include:
  • Facilitating month end/quarter end reporting for International geography under US GAAP
  • Quarterly review of Revenue Recognition
  • Regular review of key country Accounts Receivable reporting and metrics
  • Regular Balance Sheet Reviews
  • Monthly review of Trade Intercompany accounting
  • Monthly review of Non-Trade Intercompany accounting
  • Monitoring through to the point of on-time resolution Internal Audit Points as applicable
  • Publication and maintenance of WTW Finance Control Environment Guidance
  • Ad-Hoc support to Group-wide Finance initiatives
    Principle Duties / Responsibilities
    • Non-Trade Reconciliations - monthly monitoring of Non-Trade Expense & Loan balances & resolution of differences
    • GAS (reporting) pack review, upload and maintenance.
    • Facilitate Balance Sheet Review processes including analytical review.
    • Accounts Receivable Analysis - Monthly co-ordination & reporting of key metrics, such as ageing, WIP, DSO etc.
    • Periodically review, maintain and distribute the WTW Finance Control Environment Guidance for International.
    • Assist with petty cash reviews and onward reporting for select locations within International.
    • Participate in the monitoring of and clearance of Internal audit points in advance of agreed deadlines.
    • Conduct quarterly review of revenue recognition for selected countries.
    • Provide full time support to existing team in delivery of existing process and controls (including working closely with Western Europe and colleagues in Mumbai).
    • Delivery of group-wide projects and requests to country level.
    • Other ad-hoc support of country finance teams.
      The Requirements:
      • Self-starter
      • Ability to listen and then transform to action
      • Drive to take ownership / responsibility
      • Considerable attention to detail
      • Ability to demonstrate a strong teamwork ethic
      • Demonstrates quantitative analysis and problem-solving skills
      • Ability to work to strict deadlines
      • Elevated level of integrity and compliance
        Knowledge/Experience:
        • Ideally familiar with Group Finance environments and / or Consolidation accounting
        • Excel / Powerpoint to presentation standard
        • Effective communication skills - both face to face and in written form
        • Familiarity with Oracle would be advantageous
        • Experience working within a multi-national environment
          Qualifications:
          • Part qualified/newly qualified accountant, ACA, ACCA or equivalent
            Equal Opportunity Employer

            At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organization. We embrace all types of diversity.

            At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a "hybrid" style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and "hybrid" is not a one-size-fits-all solution.

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