Kelly Tailford
About Kelly Tailford
Kelly Tailford is an R2R Accountant at Procter & Gamble with over 9 years of experience in various accounting roles, specializing in US GAAP accounting for Switzerland.
Company Tenure and Roles at Procter & Gamble
Kelly Tailford has been with Procter & Gamble for over 9 years in various roles within the finance service centre in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Starting as a General Accountant in 2010, she progressed to SAP End User Governance, then Accounts Payable Specialist from 2012 to 2016. Currently, she serves as an R2R Accountant, a role she has held since 2016.
Education and Expertise in Accounting
Kelly Tailford has completed significant academic qualifications in accounting and finance, including a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Control from Northumbria University from 2012 to 2015. She also studied at the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) from 2010 to 2013 and pursued further education at ACCA from 2015 to 2018.
Experience in US GAAP Accounting
Kelly Tailford has developed extensive experience in US GAAP accounting, specifically for Switzerland. Her expertise includes managing various types of legal entities such as Joint Ventures and Holding Companies, showcasing her ability to handle complex financial structures.
Roles and Responsibilities
In her tenure at Procter & Gamble, Kelly Tailford has handled important financial roles including managing accounts payable, overseeing SAP end user governance, and general accounting tasks. Her current position as an R2R Accountant involves significant responsibilities in financial reporting and reconciliation.
Early Career and Initial Roles
Before joining Procter & Gamble, Kelly Tailford worked at Shell as a Store and Accounts Assistant in 2010. This role provided her with initial industry experience in accounting and finance, which she later expanded upon in her subsequent roles at Procter & Gamble.