ENVIRONMENT:
A dynamic Energy Specialist seeks the expertise of a highly analytical and solutions-driven Accounting professional to fill the role of a Statutory Reporting & Policy Advice Manager. You will be one of the principal contacts for complex IFRS accounting matters and provide critical guidance, training, and advice to the group. This role will be a key interface with the external audit team, co-ordinating the audit effort across the group and ensuring an effective audit. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Chartered Accountant with articles completed at a Big 4 Audit firm and have 7-10 years relevant professional experience. You must also have IFRS knowledge (ideally with Accountancy/Audit Degree), Accountancy experience at group reporting level within a multinational organisation and/or relevant audit experience within one of the international audit firms & extensive internal controls knowledge and internal or external audit experience.
DUTIES:
Owning IFRS accounting guidelines -
- Prepare accounting policies and maintaining the accounting manual
- Identify, analyse and implement new IFRS accounting standards within the organisation and ensure their application.
- Provide IFRS and reporting training to the finance organization.
Statutory Reporting -
- Ensure Accounting Standards are understood, and changes are introduced to all operating units.
- Produce accurate consolidated results for audit purposes.
- Prepare regular management reports, including KPIs, dashboards/board packs, and performance summaries, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support business decisions and strategic initiatives.
- Maintain and improve templates and processes for standardized reporting across OUs.
Stakeholder Collaboration -
- Work closely with the Central Accounting teams and local Finance teams to ensure alignment on reporting and key timelines.
- Respond to inquiries from OUs and other stakeholders regarding policy guidance.
- Provide clear accounting and policy guidance/training.
System and Data Management -
- Support the Group Reporting team in maintaining and optimizing financial planning systems and tools.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data by performing reconciliations and validating inputs.
- Assist in data migration and system improvement projects as required.
Continuous Improvement -
- Identify opportunities to streamline financial planning and reporting processes for greater efficiency.
- Contribute to the development of best practices in data analysis, visualization, and reporting.
Key Challenges:
- Managing competing deadlines and priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Ensuring data consistency and accuracy across multiple OUs.
- Translating complex financial data into clear and actionable insights.
- Working effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders across multiple geographies.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Chartered Accountant with articles at Big 4 Audit firm.
- 7 - 10 Years relevant professional experience.
- Accountancy experience at group reporting level within a multinational organisation and/or relevant audit experience within one of the international audit firms.
- IFRS knowledge (ideally with Accountancy/Audit Degree).
- Extensive internal controls knowledge and internal or external audit experience.
- Very strong analytical and communication skills.
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