Operational Controller

7 days ago


London, United Kingdom Covanta Full time

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Operational Controller

This position, working under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, Europe, will be responsible for end-to-end operational controllership across multiple operational plants in UK and Ireland - interaction with the operational team and other finance teams to ensure smooth month-end close, liaising with the auditors and tax advisors for annual compliance matters - annual audits, tax provisioning and tax compliance. Other accounting matters like payroll, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations and maintaining and implementing internal controls. The role will be supported by management accountants and accounts assistants.

Essential

**Responsibilities**:

- Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Key face to the operations/JV team for reporting on plant financial results including bi-annual distributions.
- Support in setting up financial processes and best practices as projects transition from construction to operations.
- Assist in developing annual budgets and monthly forecasts.
- Analyse financial information necessary to complete the month-end accounting close including support in preparation, input, and validation of journal entries including payroll and accruals.
- Research, investigate and report variances on a monthly basis to maintain the integrity of the Company’s general ledger and financial statements. Deep dive into the TB balances to substantiate and correct as necessary.
- Prepare/Review balance sheet account analyses and reconciliations to supporting documentation for all the UK/Europe entities, while investigating and resolving reconciling items timely.
- Interact with auditors and assist with the preparation and documentation to support both internal and external audits.
- Work with the advisors and tax team to support the preparation of the corporation tax returns for various entities, including discussion on key tax positions such as capital allowance, thin cap etc.
- Support Preparation of VAT returns for the various entities.
- Support the accounts assistants in ensuring smooth operations of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable function.
- Gain an understanding of the existing Europe operations with a view to helping at busy periods and providing holiday cover if needed
- Ad hoc projects/tasks as required
- Benefits & Rewards
- Competitive pay, benefits and bonus
- Hybrid working with 1-2 days per week home working
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Private Healthcare
- Additional health & insurance benefits
- Retail / experience perks and discounts

Covanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.



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