Group Accountant

Our client is a global commodity trading firm operating from over 10 offices around the world. They have a new requirement for a Group Accountant / Financial Controller.

Purpose of Position

To manage group reporting on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. Contributing to meeting compliance requirements and smooth running of the corporate accounting department.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly board management accounts and quarterly board pack
  
• Prepararation of annual financial statements and contributing to the maintenance of the full trial balance
• Oversight of global overheads
• Oversight of VAT monthly reporting requirements
• Preparation of monthly accruals and collation of global accruals
• Prepayment oversight and maintenance
• Interaction with international finance controllers/accountants
• Monthly variance analysis with commentary
• Assist treasury staff and junior accountants
• Understand treasury and accounts staff roles and responsibilities
• Resolution of regular ad hoc issues faced by a multi-national organisation
• Liaising with accountants in other regions on tax, reporting, transfer pricing, VAT etc
• Annual budget requirements for overheads and review of subsidiary overhead budgets
• Lead or contribute heavily during annual audit from engagement through sign off

Person Specification

• ACA trained from practice with 0-3 years PQE
  
• Ability to form relationships within finance team, net revenue desk and wider office to ensure positive collaborative working environment
  
• Ability to manage numerous requirements and prioritising critical, along with keeping relevant stakeholders well informed on tasks
  
• Ability to adapt in a changing and entrepreneurial business
  
• Strong general computer/IT and system skills
  
• Advanced excel skills
  
• Excellent communication skills to facilitate relationships with key internal business partners