Financial Reporting Manager

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global cruise company seeks a Financial Reporting Manager based in Southampton. This role involves managing financial reporting, statutory accounting, and VAT compliance for subsidiary entities across the EMEA region. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and a commitment to accuracy. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Free car parking nearby

Pension Scheme

Private Medical

Development Opportunities

Management Incentive Bonus

6 weeks paid sickness

Discounted Cruise Programme

25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Local Bus Discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with auditing background.
• Experience in financial reporting.
• Knowledge of VAT and corporation tax.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial reporting for subsidiary entities.
• Prepare year-end accounts and statutory adjustments.
• Coordinate UK interim and final audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical skills

Team player

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

Excel

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands. With a combined fleet of 32 ships with nearly 60,000 berths, these brands offer itineraries to more than 700 destinations worldwide. The Company has eight additional ships scheduled for delivery through 2027.

Named by Forbes as “America’s Best Large Employers” in 2023, Norwegian’s passionate team members have offered guests an outstanding award-winning vacation experience. Ranking among the top 75 companies in the overall Large Employer category and among the top 10 companies in the Travel & Leisure sector.

By being part of NCLH, our competitive benefits packages offer you and your family the opportunity to stay healthy and thrive both personally and professionally.

BENEFITS

• Free car parking nearby
• Pension Scheme
• Private Medical
• Development Opportunities, partnered with Dale Carnegie
• Management Incentive Bonus
• 6 weeks - paid sickness
• Discounted Cruise Programme
• 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• Local Bus Discounts

ROLE LOCATION

This role will be based in our office in Southampton with Mondays and Fridays working from home.

BASIC PURPOSE

This position requires a technically strong and diligent professional to manage and deliver all aspects of our financial reporting, including statutory accounting responsibilities and VAT reporting requirements for our subsidiary entities across the EMEA region, whilst working within a fast-paced environment.

You will continue to develop the external reporting, working closely alongside our advisors and the General Accounting team, to ensure all reporting deadlines are met and to the high standard expected.

In addition, you will provide support on corporation tax related matters, including managing tax payments, reviewing corporation tax returns for accuracy to the annual accounts and liaising with our Tax department and advisors.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare the results and financial position for each subsidiary entity accurately and timely, working closely alongside our advisors and the General Accounting team.
• Prepare year-end accounts packs, including all disclosure information and working papers.
• Manage and review the preparation of annual accounts, supported by our local advisors in each country.
• Responsible for gathering and reviewing all financial data and analysis.
• Responsible for lease accounting, including maintaining a schedule of US vs local GAAP reporting differences.
• Responsible for financial reporting of share-based payments.
• Manage and coordinate the UK interim and final audits, acting as key point of contact.
• Collate all SECR disclosure reporting information, working closely alongside the ESG team.
• Statutory adjustment entries to be prepared and recorded in a timely manner.
• Responsible for assisting in country specific requirements to provide & file the accounting books & records each year.
• Assist with the preparation of Board meeting minutes and supporting documentation.
• Identify opportunities for further improvement and efficiency.
• Monitor and advise of new accounting standards, reporting requirements & upcoming issues relevant to our activities.
• Provide ongoing support to the General Accounting team on any technical accounting related matters.
• Responsible for accurate posting of accounting entries relating to VAT, corporation tax and withholding tax and completion of those monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with bank payment & other approvals within Accounting department as and when required.
• General compliance reporting including Office for National Statistics returns.
• Responsible for maintaining and evaluating Out of Period adjustments & Post Close Open Entries.
• Review & provide primary cover with the CAA/ABTA returns.
• Responsible for managing VAT, including accurate and timely submission of all VAT returns and ongoing compliance.
• Manage other VAT compliance reporting requirements as necessary (weekly, monthly, quarterly & annual).
• Manage VAT refunds and the VAT credit process in Italy.
• Monitor future VAT developments that could impact the business.
• Coordinate the development of our systems & processes to handle Continuous Transaction Controls (CTCs).
• Coordinate with local advisors on all tax and vat related matters.
• Assist and provide guidance on any VAT related enquiries received from internal team members.
• Manage foreign VAT annual reclaims as required.
• Responsible for the withholding tax reporting process on vendor invoices in Italy & Spain.
• Manage tax provision estimates based on latest forecasts available and review corporation tax returns for accuracy.
• Manage corporation tax payments and refunds.
• Prepare tax analysis schedules and information to external advisors as required.
• Assistance with tax investigations, audits or adhoc requests.
• Any other tasks that may be reasonably requested.

EXPERIENCE

• Ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with an auditing background that has substantial experience and is comfortable in the preparation of financial accounts.
• Strong working knowledge and understanding of accounting practices, standards and regulations.
• Financial reporting experience within Italy, Spain or Germany would be an advantage, but not necessary.
• Good understanding of VAT and practical experience.
• Corporation tax knowledge & understanding
• Withholding tax experience preferred, but not necessary.
• Steady career progression

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

• Must work to a high degree of accuracy and standard.
• Proven ability and commitment to deliver to tight deadlines.
• Must have an excellent eye for detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure and retain a positive attitude.
• Ability to manage own workload effectively.
• Ability to build strong, effective relationships with key stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel knowledge would be an advantage.
• Team player
• Proven ability to improve processes and add value.

**If you do not hear back from us within 10 working days of sending us your application, it means that unfortunately on this occasion, you have been unsuccessful**.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Hospitality and Travel Arrangements

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