Group Reporting Finance Manager

Taylor James Resourcing; East London; On-site; ZAR 2,193,000 - 2,303,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor James Resourcing is recruiting an ACCA/ACA qualified Accountant with team management experience for a global energy business in East London. You will lead a small finance team, coordinate month-end close and statutory reporting for European entities.

The role requires UK and US GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel and SAP, and a track record of delivering accurate reporting while maintaining SOX controls and strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA qualified with significant post-qualification experience in financial accounting and statutory reporting.
• Proven track record of leading and managing teams of finance professionals.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK & US GAAP accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial accounting team of 4 and coordinate the month-end close process.
• Ensure timely and accurate internal corporate reporting and statutory filings.
• Maintain SOX controls and complete SOX testing on a timely basis.
• Lead statutory accounts for European entities and liaise with external auditors (KPMG).
• Coordinate audits and submission of analyses and schedules.
• Oversee HQ accounting for the region and ensure data integrity in SAP.

Skills

ACCA/ACA qualified

Team management

Excel

SAP

OneSource

US GAAP knowledge

Tools

SAP

OneSource

Job description

Date: 27 Nov 2024

Sector: FINANCE / ACCOUNTING

Type: Permanent

Location: East London

Salary: £100000 - 105000 per annum

Ref: db271125

Our client is a global energy business and they are looking for an ACCA/ACA qulaified Accountant with team management experience. You should have significant post qualification experience of financial accounting and statutory reporting, gained in a commercial environment (10+ years).

Proven track record of leading and managing teams of finance professionals

Advanced user of Excel & SAP required, working knowledge of OneSource preferred.

Up-to-date knowledge of UK & US GAAP accounting standards

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the financial accounting team of 4 and co-ordinate the month-end close process, ensuring timely & accurate internal corporate reporting.
• esponsible for meeting all statutory reporting and external audit requirements for European entities, in a timely and compliant manner.
• Ensure a strong controls environment, maintaining & documenting SOX controls and completing SOX testing on a timely basis.
• Lead and manage the statutory accounts process for all of the business' entities in Europe, ensuring timely, accurate and compliant reporting. Manage the local relationship with our external auditors KPMG.
• Co-ordinate audits and manage the timely submission of all analysis, schedules and documentation on the ‘Prepared by client’ list.
• Prepare statutory accounts as required, with supporting schedules and documentation to meet all external audit requirements.
• Manage the HQ accounting function for the region. Coordinate the month-end close process, ensuring integrity of the data in accounting system, SAP. Ensure all internal close and reporting deadlines are met. Keep up-to-date with accounting standards, interpret and apply new standards for the region, as required.
• Manage the accounting process for all local corporate activity such as company creations and closures, dividends, capital actions and intercompany. Complete pension analysis, deferred credits and charges reports on a monthly basis. Oversees the accounting for legal & environmental reserves, currency, JV, ad valorem tax and employee benefit analysis.
• Lead and manage the financial accounting team, setting performance expectations, providing feedback, direction and coaching.
• Lead ad hoc financial accounting projects & analysis to support the European business. Examples include acquisition accounting, buy or sell side M&A accounting support, going concern cash flow forecasting.
• Ensure a strong control environment, making sure all SOX controls are well maintained and documented. Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations and other key financial controls are executed to a high standard and on a timely basis.
• Leverage systems and technology to streamline processes to ensure efficient use of the team's time. Foster a culture of continuous improvement.