Locaria is a leading multilingual marketing and linguistic services agency that operates across more than 90 global markets. We blend insights, data, talent and technology to take global content further for ambitious brands.​ Locaria is central to the global content solution of Stagwell, the challenger advertising network.

We have been recognized by the following awards:

• Home to the Association of Translation Companies’ Innovator of the Year
• Shortlisted for three business awards by The Drum
• Named "Best Workplace for Training & Personal Development" by Adaptive
• Recognised as Top mid-market language service providers by Nimdzi Insights

We are also the winner of the Best Language Service Provider for Employee Well-Being and Overall Best Employer 2023 at the Best Employers in Localization Awards, Adaptive Globalization 2023.

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Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, this role works closely with the wider Locaria Finance Team and the shared Finance function. 

Banking / HMRC Management 

Manage bank accounts and HMRC for Canada, Ukraine and the Netherlands:

• Manage user profiles of all users of our various bank accounts 
• Ensure that all Payments are reviewed and approved in a timely manner 
• Release payments in the bank 
• Ensure CC statements are accurate booked in the P&L 
• Manage all key banking submission deadlines such as Corporation Tax, VAT etc ensuring no penalties are incurred 

Month End Reporting/monthly tasks :

Lead the monthend close process for Canada, Ukraine and the Netherlands: 

• Ensure that all monthend postings are done timely in line with the close calendar 
• Ensure that all monthend timelines are met and are closed on time
• Analysis of all P&L line items from top-line to bottom-line with business drivers
• Reporting and analysis of monthly results in comparison with Budget/ Forecast/ LY
• Monthly departmental reporting and review meetings with Department heads 
• Provide analysis and key drivers to the group Finance team for Stagwell (parent Company) month end analysis queries 
• Lead the preparation of monthly/quarterly forecast and annual Budget and present to senior management and the group finance team 
• Manage and report on monthly cross-company charges, ensuring a contract is in place for each agreement
• Load forecast and budget data into One Stream, if required 
• Automation of existing reports and standardization and Support in development of new reporting 
• Assisting with finance system development and ongoing reviews to find efficiencies within current way of working
• Ensure that Intercompany balances are aligned and recognized correctly and helping to resolve any out of balances in a timely manner. 
• Help to drive monthend improvements to close the monthend by WD4 so WD5 is for review, ahead of submissions  
• Regular reviews with AR / AP teams to ensure no issues with billing or vendor invoices 

Integration 

Help to ensure that all Finance processes are integrated where possible to the wider Locaria Group Processes. Ensuring that all processes are standardized where possible and all that can be brought inhouse, is.   

Ad-hoc tasks:

• Assisting with finance system development and ongoing reviews to find efficiencies within current way of working, using Automation and AI tools  
• Provide support for audit to the Accounting Manager and work closely with our auditors in order to provide timely statutory accounts, when / if required 
• Review and update where necessary current excel models and forms of analysis
• Process payments via the Ukrainian bank as and when required 
• Maintain records in Ukrainian accounting programs (1C, 
• M.E.Doc.), tax reporting & payment (filing and payments of Unified social tax (1 per year), single tax (harmonized tax) 1 per month)
• Fill in the finance related data into customer surveys, set-up forms, suppliers/ vendors questionnaires, etc
• To absorb any other ad-hoc tasks
  
  

Process and Controls:

• Ensuring all accounting and reporting complies with SOX controls   
• Making Process improvements where possible 

Experience:

• 5+ years of Financial Analysis & Accounting experience required
• Experience with SOX preferred
• Experience working in a client service industry, preferably language services or content production
• Experience working with remote international teams

Languages:

• Fluent in Ukrainian native
• Fluent English (upper intermediate), ability to confidently communicate complex analysis to senior global stakeholders and exert influence

Qualifications / Skills: 

• Qualified finance professional CIMA/ACCA/ACA/CFA preferred or working towards qualification
• Proficient in financial modelling and financial analysis
• Advanced Excel is preferred – intermediate knowledge essential. Must be able to handle large volumes of data from the accounts system and interpret this data in Excel. Experience with Google Sheets also preferred
• Familiarity with Maconomy and/or One Stream preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and presentation skills

Personal Attributes:

• Naturally curious, with the ability to ask the right questions and challenge the status quo
• Thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Team player able to understand the bigger picture but also prepared to get into the detail to get the job done
• Independent time management and prioritization skills

You’ll live up to the Locarian Values:

• We take content further
• We grow together
• Celebrating Individuality
• Doing good along the way
• With care

D&I statement

Locaria is global by nature and vastly strengthened by multicultural, international and eclectic teams. Working together to achieve shared goals, our employees recognise the importance of our core value ‘celebrating individuality’, and are supported by Locaria's breadth of cultural resources and insights that attract and retain the best talent.

We appreciate the unique perspectives and experiences that each person brings to our team and are fully dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities across the board, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let our team know.

Join our team and become part of a vibrant workplace and company culture that values and celebrates individuality!

Benefits

Join our team and experience a workplace where we prioritize well-being. Part of our benefits include:

• Holiday: You will be entitled to 24 working days paid leave per year (pro-rata in first year based on starting date).
• Birthday Day Off: As a gift from us you will receive an extra day off for your birthday each year. If your birthday falls on a weekend, then you can take this the Friday before or Monday after.
• Refer a Friend Scheme: We’re always on the lookout for talented people. If you refer a friend who is then hired, we will award you with a bonus depending on the level of the role being recruited for.
• Do Some Good Along the Way Days: In line with our 'Doing Some Good Along The Way' value, which you will have the opportunity to get involved with if you'd like to. This also allows all employees up to 2 days off a year to get involved in charity initiatives.
• Annual Wellbeing Calendar: We promote a healthy working environment, which is why we have a calendar with dedicated wellbeing sessions and initiatives throughout the year.
• Support with English lessons: We reimburse set amount of 2k Hrn monthly for English lessons.