FMCG
Our client is a FTSE 100 leading consumer brand that is driven to providing the best quality of products for its clients around the world. With close to 100 years of delivering an extraordinary range of merchandise, in more than 50 countries, across Europe, Southern Africa, America, Asia and Australia, they continue to innovate and grow through organic and inorganic strategies
Description
An exciting opportunity has appeared in the central finance team to join as the Senior Technical Accounting Manager. This role would be responsible for supporting the development and application of accounting policies and support adherence to the companies relevant accounting standards across the group. This will involve regular interactions with the group companies as well as accounting regulators to identify potential issues and recommend solutions. You will report into the Head of Group Reporting as well as support the Group Financial Controller in driving the technical accounting agenda. You will support the reconciliation between the business units’ submissions and the consolidated month and year-end data.
In addition, you will play a key role in the production of the period-end management reporting and year end reporting and assisting key stakeholders, including Tax and Treasury. Input and insight into the development of multifaceted reporting spreadsheets for the board ensuring that it reflects the latest financial reporting requirements.
Skills
The ideal candidate for this Senior Technical Accounting Manager role will be a graduate qualified accountant (ACA, CA or equivalent), with experience in a technical finance / accounting leadership role either within a public practice or having moved on to a technical group finance role in a listed PLC. You will have in-depth knowledge of IFRS standards and UK GAAP, as well as a strong understanding of other key areas relating to financial reporting requirements.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with exceptional communication skills and a demonstrable Excel skillset. This is a fantastic role for either an individual either coming straight from the profession or someone with some previous experience in a corporate group environment.
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Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those candidates whose experience matches the requirements of our client. We are sorry, but if you have not heard from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Walker Hamill has been a specialist finance and strategy recruiter for over 35 years. We have an extensive client group, including major multinational listed organisations, private equity backed businesses and privately owned companies. We recruit across all sectors and have particularly strong client relationships in property/real estate, media, retail, pharma/biotech, technology, leisure and business services. Headquartered in London, we have additional offices in continental Europe.