Manager - External Reporting

• Good understanding of External reporting & IFRS

Supporting the resolution of accounting issues, including drafting of technical papers and completing initial relevant technical accounting research Supporting the Team’s drafting of audit committee papers Included in liaison with and challenge of external auditors Supporting with managing the Team’s output, tracking tasks to be completed and their status against deadlines Supporting the production and change control of versions of Annual Report and Accounts Provide accounting technical advice within the organization (Client)

• Initial research of new and current accounting standards, supporting the Team to interpret these in an appropriate manner to update accounting policies where required

Supporting the team to develop the understanding of both finance and non-finance teams affected by changes to, or reinterpretation of, accounting standards

• Supporting the Controller & Manager to provide ad hoc accounting advice on complex accounting matters that arise, e.g. acquisitions, disposals, provisions, impairment, defined benefit pensions, taxation
• Liaison and partnering with other teams such as; tax, legal, pensions and auditors
• Creation of accounting papers that consider technical and practical accounting in line with IFRS

Support the Manager with presenting the Technical Accounting Forum to the Group Financial Controller and Head of Accounting & Control Ensure all the activities are completed within due dates specified by client Ability to develop and maintain client relationship and coordinate with other stakeholders at Client location and Offshore team in India Providing coaching and feedback to Offshore team members to enable them to improve their performance Periodic client reporting and conducting quality audits Should have strong R2R process experience covering all aspects of month-end, quarter end, year-end book closing, and statutory reporting. Ability to identify inefficient/ineffective processes and give recommendations to enhance controls and efficiency. Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, external regulations and information security standards Driving Quality initiatives in the process to attain measurable positive results Ensure relevant accounting guidelines and policies are properly and consistently applied Introducing process metrics and reporting on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis Ensuring accuracy of client Financial Statements and compliance to internal control requirements Reporting performance, escalation handling, clarifying concerns, seeking support and monthly evaluation of performance Ability of handling process related issues, queries and escalated transactions Competencies Required: Strong knowledge of IFRS Strong knowledge of Consolidation Principles Good technical accounting skills Experience in preparing and publishing Financial Statements Technical research on IFRS topics Report writing Senior stakeholder engagement Strong knowledge of GL Accounting and the process and systems Clear understanding and delivering clear requests for information; demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks; and communicating potential conflicts to the R2R Tower lead Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Demonstrates extensive knowledge and experience in roles leading finance process improvement inMonth End Consolidation Process, Close and Consolidation Controls Procedures, Statutory Reporting Demonstrate extensive knowledge and success in identifying and addressing client needs: building solid relationships with clients; communicating with the client in an organized and knowledgeable manner; delivering clear requests for information; demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks; and communicating potential conflicts to the R2R Tower lead Demonstrates extensive abilities and a proven record of success, managing efforts with identifying and addressing client needs: building, maintaining, and utilizing networks of client relationships and community involvement; communicating value propositions; managing resource requirements Demonstrate extensive abilities and a proven track record as a team leader: supervising teams to create an atmosphere of trust; seeking diverse views to encourage improvement and innovation; and coaching staff including providing timely meaningful written and verbal feedback. Ability to manage relationships, build confidence in client, strong cultural experience working with Onsite and offshore teams A proven record of accomplishment as a team leader - supervising teams to create an atmosphere of trust; seeking diverse views to encourage improvement and innovation; and coaching staff including providing timely meaningful written and verbal feedback Technical Skill Requirements: Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance – CPA / CMA / MBA /CA At least 8 years of deep operational experience as part of the General Accounting and Controllership function including period close, Consolidation and Reporting Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Should have experience of managing an offshore and Onsite team Strong accounting knowledge which includes, preparation of JE and reconciliations Intercompany accounting knowledge Must be computer literate, Excel, Word, PowerPoint Ability to document the process