About this Global Accounting Compliance Systems Accountant role at Sophos
Role Summary
Reporting to the Global Accounting Compliance Controller, the Global Accounting Compliance Systems Accountant will play a crucial role in maintaining financial control systems and supporting compliance and controls across global financial control operations. The role is responsible for the day-to-day monitoring of global accounting compliance activities, helping ensure requirements, issues, risks, and actions are identified, tracked, documented, and resolved.
The position combines a strong accounting, compliance, control, and audit mindset with a keen interest in systems. Working in a fast-paced global environment, you will support new initiatives, perform key system administration activities, and develop clear process and control documentation. Success will depend on proactive ownership, strong organization and time management, and the ability to build positive, productive relationships with Local Controllers and teams including Group Tax, Internal Audit, and IT/Systems.
Key Responsibilities
Global Accounting Compliance and Financial Controls
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Monitor global accounting compliance activities, deadlines, risks, and remediation actions, maintaining clear trackers, control evidence, and management reporting.
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Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting activities, including journals, balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations, variance analysis, and resolution of outstanding items.
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Support statutory accounts, tax and VAT/GST requirements, internal and external audits, and the preparation of accurate, audit-ready schedules and documentation.
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Maintain and improve financial controls, identifying gaps and working with accountable stakeholders to implement sustainable corrective actions.
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Provide day-to-day administration and operational support for Salesforce, SAP, Zuora Billing and Revenue, OneStream, Pagero, and related finance systems.
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Monitor system interfaces, data integrity, access, workflows, and exceptions, coordinating timely investigation and resolution across Finance and IT/Systems.
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Develop and maintain process, control, system, and user documentation, and support testing and implementation of new systems, controls, and compliance initiatives.
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Partner with Local Controllers, Group Tax, Internal Audit, Group Accounting, and IT/Systems to communicate requirements, resolve issues, and improve efficiency, standardization, and control effectiveness.
Required Qualifications and Experience
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A recognized professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CA, or equivalent, with active membership and continuing professional development maintained where applicable.
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A bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or equivalent relevant experience.
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Three or more years of recent experience in accounting compliance, financial control, audit, systems accounting, or finance systems support.
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Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, internal controls, audit requirements, IFRS, and local GAAP, with the ability to apply professional judgment to complex or unusual transactions.
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Experience preparing or reviewing journals, balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations, financial statements, statutory accounts, technical accounting papers, and audit workpapers.
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Experience monitoring compliance activities, maintaining control evidence, coordinating audit requests, and tracking remediation actions.
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Practical experience with ERP, EPM, billing, revenue, reporting, or compliance platforms; exposure to SAP, OneStream, Zuora, Pagero, or Salesforce is particularly relevant.
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Experience supporting monthly financial close processes and working with large data sets.
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Excellent written and spoken English and the confidence to challenge, advise, and partner with stakeholders across functions, cultures, and time zones.
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Strong organizational and time management skills, with a proactive, self-starting approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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High standards of professional ethics, integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
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Ability and willingness to work with substantial coverage of UK business hours.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
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Experience in a global accounting compliance, controllership, statutory reporting, or financial control function.
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Hands-on experience with OneStream or another EPM/consolidation platform, including workflows, metadata, security, data loads, and reporting.
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Experience with SAP, Zuora Billing and Revenue, Pagero, Salesforce, Workiva, Power BI, or related finance technologies.
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Experience working in a multinational software or technology company and partnering with globally distributed Local Controllers.
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Knowledge of statutory reporting, billing, revenue recognition, direct or indirect taxes, and VAT/GST compliance.
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Experience working with internal and external auditors and supporting SOX or comparable control environments.
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Experience with finance system implementations, upgrades, integrations, automation, or transformation initiatives.
Key Competencies
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Strong compliance, control, and audit mindset
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Financial accounting and systems aptitude
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Attention to detail and commitment to data integrity
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Excellent people, communication, and business-partnering skills
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Proactive, self-starting approach and personal accountability
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Strong organization, prioritization, and time management
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Continuous improvement and process-efficiency mindset
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Ability to work independently and collaborate across a global organization
