Accountant – International

Job title: Accountant – International

Company: SHI International Corp.


Job description: About UsSince 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $15 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 6,000 of them. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy:Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours.Job SummaryThe Accountant will collaborate with various departments to manage and optimize inventory processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial records. This role involves reviewing and approving inventory requests, reconciling discrepancies, and supporting audits while contributing to month-end and year-end financial close activities. The Accountant will also assist in transformation projects to enhance financial reporting and controls.Role Description

• Collaborate with various departments to manage inventory-related processes and address issues.
• Post inventory adjustments and transfers, ensuring accuracy and compliance with general ledger accounts.
• Review and approve inventory requests while managing co-location warehouse inventory.
• Reconcile inventory value statements to the general ledger and analyze gross margin reports to resolve discrepancies.
• Audit, reconcile, and reclassify freight statements, and correct ASN and invoicing errors.
• Support AR/AP with posting partial credits and assist with year-end audits.
• Review work performed by a team of Staff Accountants and analyze accounts for potential journal adjustments.
• Own critical elements of the month-end close and prepare balance sheet reconciliations, clearing reconciling items promptly.
• Assist in managing the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors to provide necessary information.
• Support transformation projects and assist with ad hoc projects as needed to enhance financial reporting and control functions.

Behaviors and CompetenciesCommunication: Can effectively communicate complex ideas and information, and can adapt communication style to the audience.
Multi-Tasking: Can identify opportunities for task optimization, propose solutions, and manage multiple tasks without explicit instructions.
Detail-Oriented: Can identify errors or inconsistencies in work and make necessary corrections.
Organization: Can prioritize daily tasks, manage personal workflow, and utilize basic tools to keep track of responsibilities.
Analytical Thinking: Can apply critical thinking to analyze data, identify patterns, and make basic inferences.
Problem-Solving: Can identify problems, propose solutions, and take action to resolve them without explicit instructions.
Adaptability: Can adjust to changes in the work environment, manage multiple tasks, and effectively handle uncertainty.
Time Management: Can generally use time effectively and is working towards improving task prioritization and deadline management.
Prioritization: Can identify critical tasks, arrange them based on importance, and execute without explicit instructions.
Critical Thinking: Can analyze and interpret data to inform decision-making, and propose solutions based on logical reasoning.Skill Level Requirements

• The ability to effectively utilize applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook to enhance productivity and perform various tasks efficiently. – Basic
• The ability to effectively utilize advanced Excel features for data manipulation and visualization. – Basic
• Ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for accurate financial reporting. – Advanced
• Understanding of the processes involved in creating invoices and managing credit memos to ensure accurate financial transactions and records. – Basic

Other Requirements

• Completed Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or relevant work experience required
• Advanced certification such as ACCA, CIMA, CA or CPA required
• 1-3 years of experience in a similar role required
• 1-3 years of experience with external auditing preferred
• Ability to work flexible hours

• Must speak French and have experience with French accounting

SHI UK is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and we are dedicated to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process.Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status

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Location: London

Job date: Sun, 08 Jun 2025 05:07:09 GMT

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