Management Accountant

De Beers Group; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

De Beers Group is seeking a Management Accountant to ensure accurate financial reporting and analysis within the UK Corporate Functions Finance team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in preparing monthly, quarterly reports, budgets, and forecasts while implementing continuous improvements and liaising with stakeholders. Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multifaceted responsibilities are essential. This position offers competitive remuneration and an exceptional benefits package in a supportive environment focused on equity and inclusion.

Benefits

Great working environment

Staff discount

Fantastic pension scheme

27 days holiday with the opportunity to buy/sell days

Free gym on-site

Free breakfast and lunch

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with 2+ years PQE from auditing background.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience with financial software.
• Excellent analytical skills and technical accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for timely reporting of financial data.
• Prepare management/statutory accounts for De Beers UK Corporate entities.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives in reporting processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Onestream

HFM

Anaplan

Job description

Job Description

An integral part of the UK Corporate Functions Finance team, the DB plc Management Accountant plays a pivotal role in ensuring the on-time reporting of high quality financial data. The individual will be accountable for the accurate reporting of financial data, and for preparing and analysing information for monthly and quarterly reporting as well as for budgets and forecasts.

You will ensure that data is presented accurately and that any accounting issues are identified, understood and resolved on a timely basis through detailed planning and process management. The DB plc Management Accountant will provide insightful analysis and commentary for Senior Management. It is therefore vital to form strong working relationships with stakeholders across the business. In this role you will also be responsible for the preparation of management and statutory accounts for the De Beers UK Corporate entities (DB plc and other small UK entities), amongst other tasks. In addition you will take responsibility for the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and for liaising with external auditors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement the requirements of the De Beers Group reporting timetable for DB plc and related UK corporate entities to ensure that all activities are completed within the set timelines including;
  • preparation and completion of month end reporting and CFO reports for submission in HFM (Group Consolidation system);
  • preparation of management accounts for UK corporate entities on a monthly basis;
  • preparation, input and completion of forecasts and annual budgets in Onestream and HFM, including income statement, balance sheet and cashflows;
  • completion of stat notes in HFM and Group templates at both interim and year end;
  • completion of the long term strategic plan within HSF and ultimately Onestream;
  • preparation and completion of De Beers India interim and year-end submission.
• Custodian of De Beers UK Corporate entities periodic cash flow, including monitoring GBP and other currencies and liaising with Treasury as required;
• Custodian of funding and loan agreements between the UK corporate entities and other operational entities across the Group;
• Preparation of the management accounts/statutory accounts for De Beers plc and other UK corporate entities on an annual basis;
• Monthly SAP requirements such as review of journals prepared and posted by the Assistant Management Accountant, loading exchange rates, posting ad hoc journals, agreement of intercompany balances with other Group companies and running monthly reports as part of the month end process;
• Working with the Assistant Management Accountant in completion of the Balance Sheet Reconciliations;
• Provide DB plc VAT SAP extracts to the Senior Accounting Technician and review the DB plc VAT return on a monthly basis;
• Working closely with Group Tax and external tax advisors to complete the De Beers UK corporate entities tax requirements, including completing the DB plc tax pack on Anaplan for interim and year end reporting and responding to queries from the external tax advisors for completion of the annual tax returns;
• Responsibility for impairment reviews on investments annually as part of the financial statements process;
• Managing risk and compliance activities within UK Corporates including responsibility of Business Integrity Implementation Manager (BIIM), working closely with the Business Integrity Champion (BIC) to ensure all responsibilities in accordance of the BI Policy are fulfilled including but not limited to:
  • Formulation and implementation of AML procedures within DBUK (including maidenhead) and ongoing monitoring of compliance;
  • Responsible for completion of BPP workbooks and key contact during the audit of this process;
  • Other BI topics:
    • Preparing the business integrity plan and ongoing monitoring and reporting;
    • Maintain GEH policies, procedures and forms;
    • Preparing quarterly board reports for BI-related items;
    • Quarterly review of IGO register;
    • Training of staff on BI topics as and when required;
    • Monitoring and reporting on completion of mandatory training initiatives rolled out by the Group.

• Responsibility for the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives within the De Beers UK corporate entities.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (2 years plus PQE) from an auditing background in professional practice
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and ideally experience with SAP, Onestream, HFM, FDM and Anaplan
• Excellent analytical skills, and will have the motivation and drive to be an integral part of process and system improvements
• Technical accounting knowledge and experience of statutory reporting requirements.
• A relevant accounting qualification - ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Excellent stakeholder management both internal and exertnal

Additional Information

• A great working environment
• The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company
• Staff discount
• Fantastic pension scheme
• We have 27days of holiday with the opportunity to buy or sell 5 more days
• Competitive salary
• Exceptional benefits package
• Employee share schemes and variable salary components
• Your Choice membership discounts
• Free gym on-site
• Free breakfast and lunch at on-site staff restaurant

Who We Are:

De Beers Group is a company with a rich history and a sparkling future. Since 1888 our experts have searched the world for nature's most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant - for our people, our customers and the world around us.

Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. Referrals Referral incentive applicable: This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive. Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only.

Building Forever

Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making - it is how we do business. Building Forever is key to our purpose as it represents our ambitious and holistic sustainability framework and is central to our ability to deliver long-term value to our communities and partners. This shapes how we protect our social and environmental license to operate, build a long-term legacy in our host communities and earn consumers' trust in our diamonds that they can wear with pride.

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