Technical Accounting Specialist - Finance Projects

Temenos Headquarters SA; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented finance professional to join their dynamic team in London. This exciting role involves supporting M&A initiatives, enhancing intercompany accounting processes, and collaborating across various finance functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial reporting, a qualification from a top audit firm, and a passion for data analytics. Join a forward-thinking organization that values care, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and make a positive impact in the world of banking.

Benefits

Maternity leave

Civil Partnership leave

Family care leave

Recharge days

Study leave

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA from a top 6 audit firm with 2-3 years in Financial Reporting.
• Proven organizational and communication skills with analytical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Support M&A initiatives and provide technical accounting solutions.
• Coordinate with finance teams to improve intercompany accounting processes.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualification

Financial Reporting experience

Data analytics exposure

ERP experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

IFRS reporting knowledge

Consolidation experience

Oracle ERP experience

US GAAP experience

Education

Qualified ACA/ACCA

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

ABOUT TEMENOS

Temenos powers a world of banking that creates opportunities for billions of people and businesses everywhere. We have been doing this for over 30 years through the pioneering spirit of our Temenosians who are passionate about making banking better, together.

We serve over 3000 clients from the largest to challengers and community banks in 150+ countries. We collaborate with clients to build new banking services and state-of-the-art customer experiences on our open banking platform, helping them operate more sustainably.

At Temenos, we have an open-minded and inclusive culture, where everyone has the power to create their own destiny and make a positive contribution to the world of banking and society.

THE ROLE

This role will report into the Head of Group Reporting and Accountant, and it is based in London.
The role will include involvement in key finance and business initiatives being undertaken as the business moves into the next phase of growth.

OPPORTUNITIES

1. You will be supporting with M&A initiatives, as they arise by providing technical accounting solutions and working with the wider finance team.
   
2. You will be the subject matter expert on accounting relating to group reorganizations.
   
3. You will co-ordinate with local controllers, treasury, and group finance team to identify and drive improvements to intercompany accounting process, including mitigation of material FX exposures and settlement of intercompany positions.
   
4. You will be supporting treasury with dividend repatriation initiatives and reviewing distributable reserves positions across the group and making recommendations to management.
   
5. You will be working with the tax department to advise on accounting matters in respect of tax driven projects.
   
6. You will build working relationships with our shared service center and finance transformation team to leverage reporting capabilities to support project work being driven by corporate initiatives.
   
7. You will build working relationships cross functionally within the wider finance team.
   
8. You will support in implementation of internal reporting changes that are required by the business.
   
9. You will support on other finance projects as initiated by Finance leadership.

SKILLS

1. You should have qualified ACA/ACCA from top 6 audit firm.
   
2. You should have at least 2-3 years post qualification in a Financial Reporting role in Industry (large listed).
   
3. You should have data analytics exposure and ERP experience.
   
4. You should have proven organizational, written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to interact at all staff levels.
   
5. You should be fast and responsive – working to tight deadlines.
   
6. You should be a team player, maintaining close working relationship with relevant teams across the group.
   
7. You should have good analytical skills and proven experience on project work.
   
8. You should have up to date knowledge of IFRS reporting.
   
9. You should have exposure to consolidation / Multi currency / Intercompany positions.
   
10. You should have IFRS working experience.
    
11. You should have experience of Oracle ERP system would be beneficial.
    
12. It would be nice to have experience with ‘carve out’ accounting in a listed company.
    
13. It would be nice to have US GAAP experience.

VALUES

1. Care about establishing interest, trust and credibility towards your internal stakeholders.
2. Commit to being part of an exciting culture and product evolving within the financial industry.
3. Collaborate to maintain the highest standards of Temenos through self-motivation, ambition and focus. Be a truly Temenosity ambassador!
4. Challenge yourself to keep Temenos at its highest level in the market.

SOME OF OUR BENEFITS include:

1. Maternity leave: Transition back with 3 days per week in the first month and 4 days per week in the second month.
   
2. Civil Partnership: 1 week of paid leave if you're getting married. This covers marriages and civil partnerships, including same sex/civil partnership.
   
3. Family care: 4 weeks of paid family care leave.
   
4. Recharge days: 4 days per year to use when you need to physically or mentally recharge.
   
5. Study leave: 2 weeks of paid leave each year for study or personal development.