KennedyPearce are working with a global consultancy business in London hiring a Group Accountant on a 6 month basis. This candidate will be responsible for supporting the consolidation and external reporting requirements of the Group. As a Group Accountant, you will support the accurate and efficient consolidation of Group figures and delivery of the Group’s key external reporting obligations.
Key accountabilities:
*Support the monthly consolidation process ensuring accurate, efficient and timely reporting of group results; track and ensure adherence to timetable by business units.
*Support the periodic (monthly, quarterly and annual) external financial reporting processes to produce the annual statutory accounts and reporting to private equity owners, minority investors, and lenders.
*Responsible for the reconciliation of key balances and preparation of supporting schedules for group reporting.
*Support the external and internal audit processes, ensuring a smooth and effective process and implementation of audit findings and recommendations.
*Support the embedding of OneStream 2.0, including new policies, processes and controls.
*Provide support on accounting policy and other technical accounting matters.
*Lead or support ad hoc Group Finance related projects as required.
The Ideal candidate:
*Available to start immediately
*Qualified accountant
*Good knowledge of IFRS.
*Strong direct experience of group accounting, including a good understanding of complex, large-scale, multi-currency consolidations.
*Experience of using group consolidation systems; knowledge of SAP-BFC and OneStream is desirable.
*Strong advanced Excel knowledge.