Consolidated Financial Accountant

INEOS Belgium; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

INEOS Belgium is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial reporting efforts and enhance financial strategies within a dynamic team. This role demands precision in preparing consolidated financial statements and offers the opportunity to mentor finance apprentices. Based on-site in Chelsea, the ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and professional qualifications, demonstrating excellence in financial practices while contributing to company-wide decision-making processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a major international group required.
• Highly numerate with high attention to detail.
• Exposure to staff supervision/mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated financial statements including ESG reporting.
• Assist the Audit team for Group and Statutory Audit.
• Develop approaches for continuous improvement in financial reporting.

Skills

Business Degree in Finance

Ability to use modelling tools

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Excellent communication skills

Analytical

Team player

Education

ACA or equivalent professional qualifications

Degree in Finance, Accounting

Tools

SAP

Thomson Reuters OneSource Accounts Production

Job description

At INEOS Energy we produce and trade oil, gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and carbon credits. This is supported by our investments in low carbon technologies, which will help sustain our business through the energy transition. Direct examples of these areas are ‘Project Greensand’, our pioneering carbon storage project in the Danish North Sea and our investment in HydrogenOne Capital.

Reporting directly into the Financial Reporting Manager the successful candidate will take a prime role within the Finance team delivering the financial information for the INEOS Energy group.

RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Prepare consolidated financial statements for Energy UK Group half year and year end, including ESG reporting and compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Prepare statutory accounts for UK legal entities (IFRS and FRS101) using Thomson Reuters OneSource Accounts Production system.
• Perform and coordinate the timely submission of the monthly Group financial statements to HFM system and Inter-company confirmations.
• Complete the monthly Inter-company / RBL loan / debt cost transactions and revaluation.
• Reconcile Balance Sheet accounts on a quarterly basis.
• Assist the Audit team for Group and Statutory Audit.
• Advise on accounting treatment for extraordinary and non-routine business transactions.

Process improvements and ad-hoc projects

• Develop and maintain an approach of continuous improvement to financial reporting, SAP and business process issues to ensure maximum value is added to business decision-making processes.
• Undertake ad-hoc projects – supporting the development of new financial strategies and M&A activity.

Line Management

• Act as a mentor for the Finance Apprentices.
• Act as a backup within the Finance team in particular, accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliation process.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Business Degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent
• ACA or equivalent professional qualifications
• Experience in a major international group
• Ability to use modelling tools and present outcomes simply and concisely
• Ability to use SAP (reports & workflow usage required)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Highly numerate with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Analytical
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Keen problem solver
• Team player
• Exposure to Staff supervision / mentoring
• Working knowledge of developments in accounting standards (IFRS and UK GAAP) and corporate governance/ reporting

This role is based on-site at our Chelsea Office, five days per week.