Devonshire Hayes have partnered with a fantastic organisation as they look to hire a Group Technical Reporting Manager for an initial 12 month fixed term contract. You will be tasked with the below:
Lead the preparation of completion and year end group financial statements including liaising with group auditors as appropriate of a truly international business.
Act as a primary liaison for internal (Regional and Group finance teams) and external stakeholders (BDO, KPMG, EY, etc.), ensuring clear communication and timely resolution of technical matters.
Management of technical accounting matters across the Group.
Working closely with the Group Financial Accountant, who will assist with statutory reporting and technical accounting.
Providing technical accounting support on the major corporate projects that are expected over the next 12 months
Provide IFRS expertise, especially covering borrowings, lease accounting, revenue recognition, acquisition accounting, disposal accounting, share based payments and pension accounting
Interface regularly with our auditors and prepare accounting paper that support IFRS accounting treatments as required by them.
Qualified with a minimum of 5 years experience (ACA or ACCA) with an international business.
Strong and up to date knowledge of all aspects of IFRS with credible group year end close experience
Experience of business sale and completion accounting would be advantageous.
Effective communication skills, teamwork and collaboration skills with executives, auditors and external advisors
Elevated levels or resilience with an ability to work in an environment where systems and processes are not currently at the level they need to be.