Badenoch & Clark are currently working with a global organisation in West Sussex who is looking to recruit a Financial Accountant on a permanent basis. This well known blue chip organisation have an excellent reputation in the market for providing career development and progression opportunities. 


The successful candidate will be responsible for the financial integrity of a major UK operating entity. Core responsibilities will include: analysis and explanation of the monthly financial results; assessing the accounting implications of transactions under IFRS; supporting the production and audit of the IFRS statutory financial statements; reviewing accounting entries to ensure compliance with internal policy and US GAAP; and providing financial analysis for the Audit & Finance Committee, UK Governance Committee and Legal Entity Board. 

Key Accountabilities include: 
* Regular review of accounting entries, month end reports and reconciliations to ensure integrity of the financial records. 
* Preparation of month end 'DNA' reporting, based on legal entity P&L and Balance Sheet. 
* Ensure that any issues identified are escalated where appropriate and tracked to conclusion. 
* Assess local IFRS implications for key business transactions and document via MFR. 
* Review output from the Legal Entity Reporting (LER) team and liaise with the Auditor as required to support completion of the statutory financial statements and audit process. 
* Maintain an up-to-date understanding of all Regulatory and Statutory Reporting requirements (incl. FRS101/IFRS and the Companies Act), and partner with the LER team to proactively implement any changes. 
* Provide financial guidance on legal entity related queries raised by market customers, business partners and regional finance teams. 
* Provide variance commentaries for bi-monthly financial updates to the Board and Operating Committees. 

Experience / Background 

* Qualified accountant with at least 3 years professional finance experience 
* Strong technical accounting background and experience in accounting, reporting and statutory audit. 
* Advanced knowledge of IFRS reporting requirements (understanding of US GAAP and UK GAAP also preferable). 
* Ability to share technical knowledge and communicate to others in simple terms. 
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills to resolve issues and track through to conclusion. 
* Understanding of month end close processes and reporting, with ability to identify high risk and unusual items 

Badenoch & Clark is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Badenoch & Clark is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a registered Disability Symbol User.

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