Interim Group Reporting Manager

Global Accounting Network; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth business in the Energy sector is seeking an interim support to aid in group reporting and consolidation processes amidst significant internal changes. The role focuses on managing audit processes, enhancing internal controls, ensuring timely reporting, and improving documentation practices.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in similar roles required.
• Must communicate effectively and build rapport.
• Previous experience in complex PLCs is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Act as main point of contact for external auditors.
• Lead delivery of the Annual Report and Accounts.
• Manage yearend reporting timetable.

Skills

Technical accounting background

Experience in similar roles

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Experience in complex PLCs

Understanding of controls requirements

Analytical skills

Adaptability

Support for diversity and inclusion

Education

Qualified ACA or ACCA

Job description

• Act as the main point of contact for external auditors, coordinating audit processes and addressing any inquiries or concerns that arise.
• Review our auditor’s management letter points focusing on misstatements and controls deficiencies, and develop and implement an improvement plan.
• Lead the delivery of the Annual Report and Accounts with particular focus on accounting policies and disclosures
• Detailed review of the results, liaison with divisions to ensure accuracy of reporting
• Manage the yearend reporting timetable and preparation of evidence/accounting papers required by the auditors
• Prepare calculations and accounting papers for key accounting judgements and significant balances
• Streamline working papers, calculations and documents preparation processes
• Collate and review accounting papers prepared by divisions and product lines.
• Provide technical support and expertise to the group, offering guidance on complex accounting issues and assisting in decision-making processes.
• Review group-wide accounting under complex standards: IFRS 15, IFRS 9, IFRS 16 etc.
• Assist in implementing internal controls improvements identified as part of the internal controls review programme
• Various ad-hoc projects and initiatives, including improving the use of the consolidation tools

Our client is a high growth business in the Energy sector which has undergone significant change, including multiple acquisitions and new finance leadership. The CFO needs interim support to help them review and deliver changes within the group reporting and consolidation function.

Skills/experience required:

• Strong technical accounting background
• Significant experience in similar roles
• Track record of delivering timely and smooth audits
• Confident and effective communicator with the ability to build rapport and work with people at all levels
• Effective organisational ability and time management skills are crucial, with the ability to work to tight deadlines
• Previous experience in complex PLCs
• Strong understanding of controls requirements
• Proven experience of improving processes and documentation
• Be highly numerate and analytical
• Pioneering Spirit, Integrity, Resilience and Energy
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Good communication and inter-personal skills
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Strong supporter of diversity and inclusion
• Must be adaptable
• Personable and able to communicate at all levels
• Qualified ACA or ACCA
• Must have the right to live and work in the U.K.

If this opportunity interests you and you fit the requirements, please send your CV for consideration.

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