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This is an exciting opening to work in our Global Financial Reporting team, which is responsible for delivering quarterly consolidated results and bi-annual consolidated financial statements for a FTSE 100 hospitality company with a presence in over 100 countries.
You will have responsibility for the financial reporting of Americas based subsidiaries and branches. The successful candidate will need to have a good working knowledge of IFRS as applied in a global organisation. Adherence to reporting deadlines is essential as is the ability to produce value-added commentaries and supporting documents for senior executives as required.
Your day to day
* Preparation of quarterly and year end reporting information (using Oracle FCC) under IFRS for submission to the Group consolidation team in accordance with agreed deadlines, including the provision of value-added commentaries and supporting schedules as required.
* Review and understand monthly trial balances extracted from PeopleSoft through enquiry and challenge of unusual and unexpected items.
* Preparation of annual and quarterly consolidated financial statements under US GAAP of relevant subsidiary companies, including liaison with the Group tax department, Group treasury and Company Secretariat.
* Preparation and filing of US government statistical returns as required.
* Maintain a detailed and up to date knowledge of all matters related to IFRS and other relevant regulatory accounting requirements.
* Ensure that relevant Sarbanes-Oxley processes and controls are adhered to.
* To establish good working relationships with the external auditors and thereby help to facilitate a smooth audit process.
* Respond to information requests from the Group Tax department, both in the US and UK.
* Review current working practices with the aim of undertaking process improvements/automations to streamline reporting.
* Help to ensure financial systems are developed and maintained to meet legal entity and Group reporting requirements.
* Assist Group financial reporting team with quarterly analytical review or valuation work.
* Preparation of notes to the annual financial statements under IFRS, including liaison with the Group tax department, Group treasury and Company Secretariat as appropriate.
* Facilitate the external audit of the Group reporting submissions and US consolidated financial statements. Prepare or review work-papers for internal / external auditors.
* To carry out investigations and such other duties as may be required including ad hoc project work.
What we need from you
* Whilst we love experience, mindset is of equal importance. We’re looking for someone who is committed with a natural ability to operate effectively in a fast moving, global environment. The ideal candidate will have experience working with one of the BIG Four accounting firms.
* 2+ years financial reporting experience in a complex organization using Oracle or equivalent consolidation system (FCCS, HFM, SAP etc) and Microsoft Office products.
* Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting under IFRS.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail.
* Advocate of strong internal control environment.
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