Have you developed previous group consolidation experience, and pride yourself on your technical accounting knowledge? Perhaps you're looking to work in a more dynamic, high-growth business where you can truly transform the finance function and add value in the long-run...
Agora Talent is delighted to be partnering with a high-growth group, who have been successfully expanding and growing their platform internationally, on the search for a Senior Technical Reporting Manager.
Under the supervision of the Group Financial Controller, this role offers a unique chance to establish the Group Finance function from scratch to align with listed company standards. You will assist in the implementation of the new Oracle consolidation system, ensuring the group's adherence to all IFRS accounting standards.
If you come from an audit background, with 3+ years experience in a similar technical group role, this may be the one for you.
The role...
- Interpret and provide guidance on accounting standards (IFRS and UK GAAP) for complex transactions affecting the Group and its subsidiaries.
- Research and analyse accounting pronouncements, regulatory updates, and emerging issues to evaluate their impact on the organisation and the Group's reporting requirements.
- Draft technical accounting papers.
- Maintain and update the group accounting policies document, ensuring compliance across the Group.
- Advise the Group and subsidiary finance teams, as well as the wider business, on technical accounting matters.
- Assist the FP&A team with technical accounting for budgeting and forecasting.
- Collaborate with external advisors, including auditors, on accounting matters when necessary.
- Support the implementation of new accounting standards and regulatory changes.
- Lead the production of the Group's consolidated statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and disclosure requirements.
- Serve as a primary contact for Group auditors during the year-end audit.
- Oversee the Group's inter-company reconciliation process.
- Support accounting and reporting processes for Head Office entities.
- Manage the preparation of local statutory accounts for Head Office entities.
- Assist in drafting financial and covenant reporting related to external facilities.
- Support the management of the Oracle consolidation software and input into its roadmap
About you...
- 3+ years PQE with relevant experience in the Group Reporting team of a large international organisation
- Strong technical accounting and statutory reporting knowledge (IFRS and UK GAAP)
- Highly organised and with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple concurrent work-streams
- Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to research and interpret accounting guidance
- Ability to engage and influence others, working with colleagues in the operating entities and also cross-functionally within the head office, communicating complex matters clearly and concisely
- Detail-orientated approach with a focus on accuracy and compliance
Should this sound of interest to you, please apply below