Title: Head of Financial Reporting

Salary: £110,000 - £120,000 + generous discretionary bonus & benefits

Location: central London - hybrid - 2/3 days WFH per week

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Our client, a privately owned, multinational dry bulk and tanker shipping group headquartered in London with operations across Europe and Asia, are seeking a technically adept Head of Financial Reporting to join their London finance team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Overseeing Group statutory and management accounting;
• Preparing and monitoring Group cash flow forecasts;
• Ensure information is compliant with local laws, regulations, IFRS and any other applicable statutory requirements
• Ensure the Group’s Finance Manual is kept up to date for changes to and new accounting standards
• Drive financial reporting process improvements
• Work alongside Group Tax, Group Treasury, Group FP&A, and Regional Finance teams providing guidance and leadership where required
• Practical application of expert technical accounting knowledge as required for the Group Audit and transactions (e.g., acquisitions & disposals) including writing and/or reviewing papers and associated accounting entries
• Dealing with financial institutions;
• Maintaining strong financial and internal controls;
• Maintaining relationships with auditors and tax advisers across group locations;
• Working closely with the management team;
• Assisting with ad hoc projects as may be required by the CFO and the Board of Directors.

Requirements:

• Chartered Accountant (ACCA/ACA/CMA equiv.)
• Prior audit experience from a Big 4/Top 10 firm is essential
• Experience in an accounting role within the shipping industry is desirable but not essential
• Ability to work independently with minimum support, to liaise with senior individuals, and to supervise and mentor others;
• Sound knowledge of technical accounting IFRS and UK GAAP;
• Experience of process improvements and staff management;
• Ability to operate effectively in a multi-cultural and multi-currency environment;