The Role
New for Spring 2015, SEA LIFE are opening a new attraction in the heart of Auburn Hills, Detroit. SEALIFE Michigan will be the seventh addition to the USA and a cornerstone to Merlin Entertainments roll out of new sites across the USA, Asia, Europe and Australasia.
SEA LIFE is the world’s biggest aquarium chain with more than 40 attractions across the world. Every centre opens a window into the magical world beneath our seas and offers close encounters for all ages with everything from humble shrimps and starfish to seahorses, sharks and stingrays. SEA LIFE provides a fascinating insight into the wealth and diversity of marine life and plays an active role in conservation and inspires others to lend their support too.
We are now looking for an Accountant to be an integral member of the attractions Finance Team. You are responsible to assist the Finance Manager in overseeing all accounting functions for the attraction. Your main duties include daily accounting operations; handling treasury and cash management functions; carrying out month-end closing; assisting the preparation of various kinds of financial reports & analysis and to perform any ad-hoc assignments. Duties include:
• Month end closing
• To ensure that capitals spend is correctly recorded
• To ensure the completion of allocated balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Processing and banking of all types of payment received from customers
• Preparing & posting of AR invoices, distribution of statements, of payments outstanding and debtors’ ledger reconciliation.
• Batching of AP authorised invoices and inputting the data to the ledgers. Cheque runs
• Preparing the daily flash report, weekly statistic report, weekly cash flow forecast, monthly hyperion reports for submission to the Group Finance in UK
• Inter-company reconciliations; agree inter-company balances on or before the set deadlines.
• Experience with cash control policies and/or procedures in attraction/retail environments
• Liaison with tax authorities on statutory requirements and with internal and external auditors
• Assist the Finance Manager on various reports for the UK headquarters
The Person
The successful candidate will be self-motivated with excellent communication, negotiation, planning and organisational skills with an outgoing and professional manner. As a team player you will need to be flexible to working hours and be computer literate and possess the ability to network consistently and effectively.
In return, you can expect a great benefits package including Pension Scheme, Recognition Awards and continued growth of joining an exciting, global organization. As a team player, you will be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
Salary 40,000
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