Group Consolidation Accountant

ROLE PURPOSE

To act within the Group Financial Reporting and Control team, supporting and owning a variety of month-end Group consolidation activities, assisting with the preparation of annual statutory reporting and financial statements, and contributing to other ad hoc Group Finance projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly consolidation journals. 
• Review of intercompany balances and eliminations. 
• Preparation of group reporting packages. 
• Support annual external audits. 
• Support in preparation of technical accounting papers. 
• Monitoring compliance with Group Accounting Policies.
• Review monthly reporting submissions from regional finance teams and investigate significant variances. 
• Build effective working relationships with regional finance teams and key stakeholders across the Group.
• Support acquisition, restructuring and finance transformation projects.
• Ensure key steps in the consolidation of the group’s results are performed accurately and in line with monthly reporting timetables.
• Assist with preparation and analysis of the group’s statutory reporting obligations to Glory LTD (shareholder).
• Act as a key interface between GGS and Glory Limited group finance teams.
• ·         Assisting the Group Senior Finance Manager with various ad hoc tasks and projects.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, ICAEW or equivalent), with 3-5 years' experience in group finance, consolidation and financial reporting within a multinational environment.
• Previous experience within a Big 4 accounting firm would be advantageous.

 REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES 

• Strong understanding of IFRS and experience preparing consolidated financial statements within a multinational group environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience using ERP and group consolidation systems such as Tagetik would be advantageous.
• Extensive hands-on experience in group finance r
• Ability to interact with senior management (finance and non-finance)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Team player, relationship building approach;
• High attention to detail and the ability to work accurately;
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver results;
• Experience of working in a multinational company would be highly beneficial.