Based just south of Manchester my client is a large international business looking for a Head of Financial Reporting for an 18 month contract.
The purpose of the role is to provide complete, accurate and timely IFRS and new UK GAAP (FRS 102) accounting expertise and advice. You will also have responsibility for the preparation of the Groups half year and full year financial statements under International Reporting Standards (IFRS’s) for presentation to the Board and Audit Committee. Managing the external auditors and internal contributors. Ensure legal and technical requirements, quality standards and deadlines are met and that there is sign-off from external auditors.
Duties of the role will include:
1. Providing on-going accounting support to divisional finance teams / FP&A / commercial teams to ensure any accounting implications are factored into any commercial decisions appraisals and impact on reporting is understood
2. Provide an independent review and challenge around Balance Sheet reporting for the Group on a periodic basis
3. Liaison with the external auditors throughout the year to ensure appropriate and timely communication and ensure well prepared for their fieldwork visits.
4. Responsibility for the development and maintenance of accounting policies and governance of the financial processes, ensuring standards and accounting policies are aligned across all legal entities.
5. Development and delivery of trainin...