Business Unit Controller Job in City Of London, London UK

Our client who is a world leading source of information for business and professionals is looking for a fluent German speaking Business Unit Controller. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a well-respected brand, which encourages rapid career progression for all staff who wish to be valued as much more than a payroll number. The Business Unit Controller role covers the provision of high quality financial management and reporting for statutory entities owned within the IPS business groups.

The jobholder will be accountable for the effective and timely delivery of the monthly close activities and associated reporting for the business groups supported; the production and submission of local statutory and compliance requirements and meeting the quarterly reporting requirements for TR Corporate groups.

The role requires strong relationship building with Business Finance, corporate functions, Internal External Audit, and within the service centre community and is critical in ensuring that all revenue, costs, commitments, assets and liabilities are accurately recorded on a timely basis. This role will provide support and control of the business unit's balance sheet and ensure that the financial statements reflect local and international standards as well as complying with the Sarbanes Oxley recommendations.

The role reports to the Area Controller - Professional CEMA within Accounting Services and is based in London.

The key activities for the role are as follows:

 Manage the delivery of the monthly close activities
 Submission of monthly results within the Corporate Financial systems.
 Production of key supporting schedules for PL, Balance sheet and cash flow.
 Prepare, review and deliver statutory reporting in accordance with local filing requirements.
 Participate in the process of yearly statutory audits with External Auditors.
 Controllership of balance sheet accounts for all companies within remit, providing guidance on key issues and resolution to problem items in accordance with Corporate SOX guidelines.
 Management of Transfer Pricing activities and other cross entity bookings.
 Management of delivery of local Tax declarations and other relevant filing or compliance requirements.
 Support TR Corporate Tax reporting requirements.
 Manage ad hoc projects

If you have the relevant experience then please send your CV through immediately
Due to the large number of applicants we receive from internet advertisements, only candidates with the relevant skills will be contacted. Thank you for your application.
Due to the large number of applicants we receive from internet advertisements, only candidates with the relevant skills will be contacted. Thank you for your application.
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