Group Financial Accountant

Posted 05 February 2019
Salary £50000 - £65000 per annum
Location
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accounting & Finance
ReferenceCMGRA-0502_1549385835
Contact NameCelia Matkins

Job description

JOB TITLE: Group Financial Accountant

REPORTING TO: Group Financial Controller

DEPARTMENT: Finance Operations

LOCATION: West London

A new opportunity has become available for a qualified Group Financial Accountant to join a leading Oil and Gas firm in London. They offer an exciting position with the opportunity to learn and progress within the company so an ambitious individual is a must.

Responsibilities

  • Preparation of the monthly consolidated reporting, ensuring adherence with guidelines, policies, and recommended accounting practice.
  • Providing analysis and insight related to actual reported results.
  • Administration of the financial consolidation system and monthly close activities.
  • Calculating and posting consolidation journals in the consolidation system.
  • Assist finance teams in resolving any technical accounting and process issues or queries and in ensuring the monthly consolidation is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Provide guidance on technical accounting matters
  • Coordination and preparation of the half year and year end results disclosures and financial statements.
  • Liaise with the auditors to ensure smooth and efficient running of the interim and year end audits.
  • Analysis related to one-off business transactions.
  • Assist with group-wide finance projects as required.
  • Co-ordinate the Group's global statutory accounts process.

Requirements

  • ACA/ACCA qualified Accountant
  • Newly qualified - up to 2 years post qualified experience
  • Strong IFRS
  • Understanding the principles of effective financial systems including - processes and controls
  • Strong data analysis skills
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and adept at interacting with individuals at all levels in the organisation.
  • Strong time management skills - ability work collaboratively to meet deadlines and work effectively under time pressure.
  • Proven stakeholder management skills in a multinational and multicultural environment

Salary: £50000 - £65000 dependant on experience