EMEA Financial Accountant

Summary:

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) has a 100+ year history of technical innovations that have evolved to keep pace and address our customer's most pressing business issues. We make equipment, software, and systems that help to plan, deploy, certify, monitor, and optimize all kinds of networks - like those for mobile phones, service providers, large businesses and data centers. And, we are also at the forefront of optical security – we bend light to develop and deliver optical solutions that provide security to the world's currencies and safety and performance applications for consumer electronics and spectrometry.

We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected – at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are fierce about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company - to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.

This role is responsible for preparing and delivering accurate US GAAP accounting, statutory financial statements and tax accounting reporting for UK and Ireland. Reporting to the EMEA Accounting Manager, this role will focus on preparing monthly and quarterly financial results under US GAAP, as well as preparing statutory reporting and tax accounting under local accounting standards for UK and Ireland.

The EMEA Financial Accountant will work collaboratively with key financial and operations business partners to ensure all accurate financial records and regulatory compliance are met and delivered on time.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• US GAAP Month-End, Quarter-End, and Year-End Close: Prepare key accounting processes including accruals, payroll accounting, prepayments, tax provisions, and R&D tax credit entries. Review trial balances and prepare account reconciliations in compliance with US GAAP.
• Statutory Reporting: Support the preparation and submission of statutory financial statements and other local GAAP filings, collaborating closely with the EMEA Accounting Manager and external auditors.
• Payroll Accounting: Prepare and process monthly payroll by compiling and submitting data to the payroll provider, reviewing outputs for accuracy, and posting all related accounting entries in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Corporate Income Tax Accounting: Prepare quarterly tax provisions and tax reporting packages for submission to the Corporate Tax team, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal and external requirements.
• R&D Tax Compliance: Assist in the preparation of R&D tax returns, partnering with the R&D function and external tax advisors to ensure accurate documentation and reporting.
• Audit Support: Coordinate with internal, external, and special audit teams, providing documentation, analyses, and audit samples with a focus on statutory audit requirements.
• Pension Accounting: Prepare pension accounting entries, reports, and documentation for actuarial valuations; reconcile accounting records against actuarial reports.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to enhance reporting quality, streamline statutory and tax accounting processes, and strengthen internal controls.

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

• Degree in accounting or finance, and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a Chartered Accountant (CA).
• 5+ years of experience working in Finance and Accounting, with solid experience and knowledge about Statutory accounting for UK and Ireland.
• Experience in preparation and submission for R&D tax credit claim.
• Experience in Corporate Income Tax Accounting.
• Exposure to SOX/Internal controls and supporting audits and statutory fillings, with strong documentation and compliance focus.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability in working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Strong IT skills – (i.e., ORACLE, Excel, PowerPoint, Essbase, OBIEE).

If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.