Group Controller

An outstanding opportunity has arisen at a high performing and rapidly-expanding commodities trading business for a Group Controller. This role will be critical in developing the Group Controlling function and shaping the reporting capabilities of the Group.

This role has a significant part to play in establishing and operating a series of key controls and processes which in turn deliver accurate financial information to multiple stakeholders, both internal and external. There will also be a need for the successful candidate to work on commercial transactions and acquisitions.

Key responsibilities include:

*Preparation of group consolidation for monthly, quarterly and annual IFRS reporting, to meet the requirements of stakeholders
*Preparation of group and individual company statutory financial statements
*Management of new and existing group reporting requirements e.g. KPIs, audit committees, parent company
*Review of intercompany positions and resolve issues with regional accountants and financial controllers
*Critical review and analysis of financial reporting of subsidiaries and the group
*Preparation of covenant reporting and other consolidated information for stakeholders as required
*Key point of contact for auditors as part of quarterly reviews and annual audit. Systems Process Development
*Continual improvement of BPC system to ensure reliability and effective audit trail
*Development of reports driven from consolidation system to allow effective analysis by senior management
*Develop tools to allow effective analysis of Group results and meaningful commentary
*Drive the integration of the Group's preferred reporting forecasting system, working with other parts of the business to incorporate their requirements

The successful candidate will need to have

* An accountancy Qualification (ACA or equivalent) with 2-5 years post qualified experience
*Financial Services or Commodities industry experience a significant advantage
*Excellence Academics
*Background in Financial reporting
*A working knowledge of SAP accounting systems would be beneficial

In return you will get a competitive base salary, excellent bonus, benefits and superb training with a dynamic global trading organisation.

February 12, 2013 • Posted in: General

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