What You'll Do:
Event Accountant will be the key finance contact on the Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic, Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, and also do some work on the Madrid Open and other events.
The candidate must have a proactive and adaptive approach to work as well as a willingness and interest in understanding the nature of the business and the many factors affecting it.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Assume position as key finance contact on the following events: Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic, and Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open
The role will support the VP, Finance Director:
Business Partner with the Event Directors and Ops team to support on event finances
Work with the VP and / or senior director of each of these events to ensure they have clear and concise information for decision making
Be the onsite representing finance
Ensure all revenue planning and ops budgets are up to date and reconcilable - working with the business teams to do so, allowing for accurate pre and post-show flashes and timely close out of event finances
Ensure applicable taxes are accounted for appropriately by checking treatment with internal tax team
Own the bottom-up detailed business planning and cash flow planning
Own scenario analysis
Risks and Opps are flagged as necessary
Where applicable, insurance claims are calculated, supported, and submitted in a suitable timeframe
Ensure the VP, Finance Director is fully informed of all necessary items
Work with VP, Finance Director to:
Ensure the month end P&L and BS reflects the reality of the current view
Provide commentary to any variance to plan
Ensure weekly cash flow requests are accurate and complete
Weekly and ad hoc sales reports are accurate and complete
Quarterly commission statements issued to the Sales Team are accurate and complete
Unusual Challenges or Circumstances e.g. shift(s)/ unsocial hours/ travel etc
Will be required to work occasionally outside of standard working hours or at weekends at events
You Have These:
Qualified ACA / CIMA / ACCA or equivalent
Strong IT skills (especially Microsoft Office)
Strong accounting knowledge
Excellent communication skills
Process orientated and able to manage and reconcile large data sets
Flexibility
Excellent planning & organisational skills to achieve multiple & sometimes conflicting deadlines
Attention to Detail
Ability to work under pressure
Strong focus on seeking efficiencies with attention to detail
Ability to work proactively and individually but also as a team player
We'd Also Love If You Have These:
Event experience
SAP accounting software
Working Conditions:
London, Chiswick Park,
Perm, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm