Senior Group Accountant

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Senior Group Accountant, where your expertise will support international subsidiaries through accurate financial reporting and analysis. This role offers the opportunity to lead a finance team, ensuring compliance with US GAAP/IFRS while providing valuable insights to management. You'll participate in training initiatives and special projects, contributing to a culture of excellence and integrity. With a commitment to professional growth and community values, this position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in a global organization dedicated to improving patient care.

Benefits

Award-winning education and training opportunities

Performance-based rewards

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role.
• General knowledge of SOX and accounting procedures required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate financials and compliance with accounting standards.
• Supervise finance team and prepare financial statements.

Skills

US GAAP/IFRS knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualification

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Oracle

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The Senior Group Accountant provides support to the international subsidiaries through accounting, review, analysis, and reporting of each period’s close activities. The role will also provide training to our international subsidiaries, ensuring department goals and objectives are achieved in alignment with DaVita's Mission and Core Values.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position; however, these are not exhaustive:

1. Ensure accurate US GAAP/IFRS financials and local statutory financials are properly prepared, including maintenance of GAAP to statutory financial reconciliations.
2. Take responsibility for general ledger functions such as journal entry preparation, account analysis, account reconciliation, and ad hoc schedules.
3. Prepare and analyze financial statements, including variance analysis, aging schedules, and account reconciliations.
4. Supervise and support finance team members to ensure efficient processing of accounting tasks.
5. Review and approve work prepared by others, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reports.
6. Ensure compliance with accounting standards.
7. Provide financial insights to management.
8. Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud.
9. Analyze financial data to identify trends, potential risks, and opportunities for improvement.
10. Serve as a primary contact for the International Operations.
11. Support US and international statutory audit processes, ensuring timely and accurate country-specific filings.
12. Undertake training activities for international teammates as required.
13. Participate in special accounting projects as necessary.
14. Prepare communications such as memos, presentation charts, and process documentation.
15. Able and willing to undertake international travel if required.

Qualifications

The following are the qualifications and certifications associated with this job position. Some are required, while others are preferred:

1. Qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA
2. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent required
3. Minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience in performing accounting functions, including at least 1-2 years in a supervisory or lead role
4. General knowledge of SOX, US GAAP/IFRS, and accounting procedures required
5. Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
6. Experience with Oracle is preferred
7. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
8. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
9. Knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese is an advantage

DaVita Inc. (NYSE: DVA), a Fortune 500 company, is one of the largest healthcare providers in the United States. Outside of the US, DaVita International provides coordinated care across 13 countries, focusing on improved clinical outcomes, patient experiences, and clinician satisfaction. We aim to be the world's greatest dialysis company and are committed to training, growth, and quality, enabling our teammates to excel professionally and personally.

What you can expect when you join our Village:

• A community-first culture based on core values.
• Award-winning education and training opportunities.
• Performance-based rewards for individual and team contributions.
• A comprehensive benefits package supporting your health, financial wellbeing, and future.
• A dedication to caring for our patients above all.