Financial reporting Manager

Investigo ,
London, Greater London
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £70,000 per annum

Overview

JOB PURPOSE: This role heads up the Financial Accounts team. It is a key role in delivering internal and external reporting requirements for the UK group, including monthly and quarterly balance sheet reporting, statutory account filings (including consolidations), P&L reporting for certain non-wholly owned entities and US GAAP entities, and group and statutory audit coordination. The role is a key technical resource and also assists with M&A and consolidation accounting and group transition to Oracle on acquisitions. KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS NEEDED Essential · At least 2 years Post Qualified ACA and technically strong · Up to date on Financial Reporting Standards, including new FRS 102 · Knowledge of US GAAP · Deadline focused · People management skills · Strong communicator · Able to handle pressure and conflicting deadlines · Self-motivator and problem solver · Strong excel skills PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Review or preparation of various deliverables for consolidated balance sheet reporting, coordinating with many local operating units and the Int'l and US Corporate teams Oversee group audit (under US GAAP) and statutory audits (under FRS 102, including consolidated accounts), plus SOX control audits Assist with accounting for leases under US GAAP and differences between UK & US GAAP, including treatment of associated lease costs Work with the US Technical team and UK Sponsorship accountant on revenue recognition for large sponsorship contracts across the UK & Ireland Review of monthly upload of consolidated entities outside of Oracle, identifying any accounting issues or variances Review of MI forecast and calculation and group consolidation adjustments Maintain, review and amend the Asset Retirement Obligation and dilapidation provisions across the group Balance sheet reviews (with both the US Corporate team and local operating units, including some on-site visits across the UK) Assist with application of new accounting standards and review of compliance with current accounting standards, including in instances of new acquisitions, disposals and re-structures Coordinate any SOX control changes and Statement of Authority updates with UK FCs/FDs to ensure compliance Review of statutory accounts as prepared by the Financial Accountants, and review of the group consolidations to be fed into the Group statutory accounts Coordinating with the Tax department in providing deliverables to enable their UK and US tax calculations Responsibility for US GAAP companies where UK to US GAAP differences are accounted for Write technical accounting memos on new and / or complex accounting issues Assistance with integration of new acquisitions into the group, including liaising with local accountants to assist with onboarding, as well as opening balance sheet accounting under UK and US GAAP Ad hoc projects to streamline the reporting process

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