Group Manager, - Statutory Reporting, Corporate

Job purpose:Our client is looking for a proactive and technically strong accountant to join their Group Finance team, supporting the preparation and delivery of high-quality group financial reporting across multiple jurisdictions. This role will play a key part in the preparation of group consolidations and statutory financial statements, ensuring compliance with IFRS and supporting the wider business with technical accounting expertise. You will work closely with internal finance teams, external auditors and other stakeholders to support the global audit process, improve reporting efficiencies and maintain a strong financial control environment. You will also be involved in financial reporting projects, implementation of new accounting standards, and supporting acquisitions to ensure alignment with group policies and statutory requirements. Principal Accountabilities:Preparation of group consolidation and financial statements (IFRS), Jersey & UK financial statementsSupport in managing the global audit process; managing relationship with external auditorsChallenging processes used in the group consolidation, accounts preparation and audit process to identify and implement any improvements to efficiency and controlEstablishing and maintaining effective relationships with internal jurisdictional financial controllers, tax and company secretarial teams as well as external auditorsPreparation of audit schedules and support including ad hoc technical accounting papers for board and auditorsManaging financial reporting projects such as the implementation of changes in accounting standards, ensuring compliance with IAS requirementsProvision of technical accounting expertise to the business including the development and maintenance of group wide accounting policiesIntegration support to ensure acquisitions are aligned with group policies and statutory reporting requirementsEnsuring good control environment for group consolidation processOther ad hoc projects or assistance to the wider group finance team as requiredOur client is looking for a confident and resourceful experienced accountant with the following attributes and experience:Audit background preferred but not essential for the right candidateACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or part qualifiedIn depth working knowledge of IFRSStrong verbal and written communication skillsFlexibility – ability to work in a team or individually; and to work to tight deadlinesAble to show and use initiativeStrong analytical skillsConfidence in challenging the status quo; suggesting and implementing practical improvements to jurisdictional and group wide processesCompetency with group consolidation finance systems and accounts productions systems preferredOriginally posted on Himalayas