Lead Group Reporting & Consolidation: Own the timely and accurate preparation of the complex, multinational Group consolidation, ensuring compliance with IFRS
Manage Financial Reporting: Manage the end-to-end production of certain of the group Annual Report and Accounts (ARA) and interim reports, coordinating all stakeholders and ensuring alignment with listed entity type best practices.
Manage External Audit: Serve as one of the primary points of contact for the external auditors, managing the group audit process to ensure a smooth and efficient close.
Technical Accounting Leadership: Act as the key technical expert for Group expansion as well as specific other areas. These include IFRS 15, providing guidance on complex SaaS revenue streams and owning the accounting under IFRS 2 for all complex, group-wide share-based payment schemes.
Establish Best Practice: Develop, implement, and maintain group accounting policies, driving the adoption of best practices suitable for a listed entity.
Process Improvement & Mentorship: Proactively identify and implement improvements to the financial reporting process, while mentoring and developing other team members for readiness for a listed reporting environment.
Requirements
A Big-4 qualified chartered accountant with at least 10 years PQE in a listed, multinational firm in similar roles
Has led IFRS consolidation and audit in a large international group
Exposure to an IPO process will be an advantage
Proven expertise in the application of complex accounting standards, particularly IFRS 15 (SaaS revenue models preferred) and IFRS 2 (share-based payments)
Advanced proficiency with financial tools, including Microsoft Excel, Oracle NetSuite and statutory reporting systems such as W-Desk Workiva
Extensive experience writing technical papers for Executive Committees. Experience presenting at Executive Committees would be desirable
Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, capable of influence at senior levels, and being able to hold technical challenges from the auditors
A can-do attitude, belief in our vision, and a willingness to roll-up your sleeves and get stuck in wherever required
Benefits
25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you)
An extra day’s holiday for your birthday
Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off
16 hours paid volunteering time a year
Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme
Life insurance at 4x your salary
Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton
Generous family-friendly policies
Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks
Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work and Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships
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