What we are all about?
Cable & Wireless Worldwide has a history stretching back more than 100 years. Throughout this time we’ve constantly evolved, adapting to the needs of a changing communications marketplace.
Today, we’re one of the best performing Telecommunication companies in the world and a market leader in the delivery of business critical communications. We work with some of the largest users of Telecommunication including; Tesco, National Grid, AT&T, Aviva, Morrisons, Centrica and the UK Government.
Our promise is to create a new way for our customers - a way focused on engaging with them differently, delivering brilliant service and brilliant value and a way that helps them achieve their business aims.
We recognise that the only way we can build on our success and deliver on our promise to our customers is through talented people - they're our most important investment and our key point of differentiation - and we treat them as such.
Overall Role Purpose
- Supporting the accurate and timely statutory and group financial reporting.
Key Accountabilities
- Production of detailed audit files for European entities based on IFRS.
- Providing accounting information to European Accountants for production of statutory accounts based on local GAAP.
- Production of quarterly consolidation packs.
- Contract reviews providing technical accounting advice.
- Identifying and implementing improvements to financial processes.
- Production of tax packs.
- Other statutory returns.
Working Relationships and Interfaces
- Management Accountants.
- Consolidation team.
- External reporting team.
- External Accountants and Auditors.
Technical Competencies (Skills and Experience)
Essential
- Good understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP accounting standards.
- Experienced in production of detailed audit files.
- Experienced in production or review of statutory accounts.
- Ability to work independently with an analytical mind and strong problem solving skills.
Desirable
- Team player.
- Ability to communicate accounting standards to commercial Finance team.
- Telecommunication experience.
Qualifications
- Qualified ACA/ACCA.
- Degree level education or equivalent.