Purpose
The purpose of the role will be to:
* To provide accurate and timely financial information to key stakeholders. These will include the Senior Manager RTR and the Group Financial Controller RTR.
* Operating withing the RTR stream, the GL accountant will work closely with site accountants to deliver on the financial performance of the business unit and subsequent reporting.
* The GL accountant will have excellent ERP & IT skills and be able to leverage on these to deliver solutions to issues arising.
* This role is an interesting and diverse role and will suit someone who is flexible and adept at problem solving.
* The role will feed into ensuring that all relevant Sox controls are completed in the area.
Key Responsibilities
* Reporting to the Senior Manager RTR this role will be working as part of a team producing financial reporting for all business units.
* Reporting outputs will include monthly, quarterly, and annual financial information and associated reporting to Pilgrims US
* Input into relevant areas of monthly and quarterly disclosures.
* Complete all reporting in line with established group timetables.
* The GL accountant will develop deep knowledge across a range of areas including revenue/ cost of sales / overheads / inventory / fixed assets and deliver on these to the business.
* The GL accountant will deliver key balance sheet a/c reconciliations which will feed into the overall entity reconciliations.
* The GL accountant will complete relevant areas in relation to annual and statutory accounting.
* The GL accountant will work with other members of the finance team to ensure consistency of working across the business units and to ensure best practice is implemented and followed.
* The GL accountant will work on cross-functional projects where required providing expert guidance from a financial viewpoint.
* Operate with the highest standards of financial integrity and demonstrate each of the company values to a high level.
* Work as part of a highly motivated team, coaching and supporting other more junior members of the team.
* To carry out other duties that may reasonably be requested of you to ensure the efficient running of the Pilgrims Shared Services Centre.
Essential Criteria
* Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA
* Strong technical knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards.
* Ability to build working positive relationships with stakeholders including Senior BU finance staff.
* A team player who can work collaboratively across business units.
* Strong interpersonal, planning, and presentational skills.
* Advanced IT skills including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
* Flexible regarding travel requirements
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