A FTSE100 Media company with operations in Central London are looking to recruit a Financial Reporting Accountant.
Job Description:
The Financial Reporting Accountant will oversee the operation of key financial controls and provide an external reporting function to the businesses.
Roles / Responsibilities:
To manage the statutory reporting process for all legal entities, liaising with the business, external audit and management to resolve issues and ensure timely filing of accounts
To work with the Group Reporting Accountant on reporting to our parent company
To oversee the control framework around the general ledger, ensuring the timely implementation of our SOX reporting framework, and advise on best practice going forward
To advise Management on technical accounting issues which may arise from time to time
To produce the management accounts each month in conjunction with the Deputy FC and FC
To provide regular analysis of business performance for reporting to the FC, CFO and CEO, highlighting key issues and problem areas as well as making appropriate recommendations for action
To liaise with Business Analysts on business and financial issues, facilitate discussion and arbitrate on areas of contention where necessary
Education / Professional Qualifications:
Organisation and planning skills with the ability to deal effectively with both short term imperatives and long term planning.
Enthusiasm, resilience, drive and commitment, with the ability to work effectively in a constantly changing and pressured environment.
ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified