General Ledger Team Leader

Ocado Group

Sofia, Bulgaria
Not specified; benefits: 25 days annual leave; all...
Hybrid (60% onsite, 30 days “work from anywhere”)
Manage monthly accounting and month-end close activities
Prepare robust p&ls and substantiate gl balances
Ensure balance sheet reconciliations meet high standards
Ocado Group is seeking a General Ledger Team Leader for their new Global Shared Service Centre in Sofia, Bulgaria. This role emphasizes leadership in finance operations, requiring expertise in accounting and a drive for continuous process improvement

Job Summary

  • You will serve as a strategic lineworker driving the Finance Operations engine to deliver world-class month-end results.
  • The role involves owning the financial narrative for a key line of business while partnering closely with Commercial Finance.
  • Employees enjoy a hybrid office attendance policy with 60% onsite time and access to a 'Work from anywhere' program.

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Ocado Group is seeking a General Ledger Team Leader for their new Global Shared Service Centre in Sofia, Bulgaria. This role emphasizes leadership in finance operations, requiring expertise in accounting and a drive for continuous process improvement.

Salary

Not specified; Benefits: 25 days annual leave; Allowance: 150 EUR monthly for wellbeing

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage monthly accounting and month-end close activities
  • Prepare robust P&Ls and substantiate GL balances
  • Ensure balance sheet reconciliations meet high standards
  • Support half-year and year-end audit processes
  • Implement and adhere to Ocado accounting policies
  • Provide first level commentary on financial results

Nice-to-have

  • Experience transitioning work to a shared service centre
  • Delivering great customer or user experience
  • Proactively identifying process improvement opportunities
  • Challenging the team to improve standards continuously
  • Building trusted relationships with finance business partners

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 2+ years of line management experience
  • ACCA or CIMA qualification (advantage)
  • Knowledge of accounting, tax, and reporting standards
  • Experience in fast-paced similar sized environment

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