Statutory Accountant recruitment
We are presently offering a superb opportunity for a qualified accountant to join our successful business in a VP level role.
Therole is varied and challenging and focuses on the planning and preparation of UK GAAP financial statements from the US GAAP ledger and providing technical accounting advice and support. The role also encompasses the implementation of the new iXBRL reporting format. Key relationships will be with the Legal Entity Control Team, Business Controllers, Middle Offices, Accounting Policies, HR and Tax as well as with the external auditors.
Involvement in other aspects of the group’s responsibilities, such as liquidations and strategic restructurings may be part of the role. The successful candidate will join a meritocratic, team orientated environment, committed to individual development and long term career development.
Key responsibilities:
- Statutory Accounts planning and delivery process for approx 120 entities including 60 active entities, a number of which are FSA regulated, and consolidations.
- Coordination of resources across the UK LEC team to ensure consistency of output and to manage delivery to agreed deadlines
- Lead liaison with PwC audit team, Business Controllers, Tax HR as well as other internal stakeholders
- Ensuring key issues are tracked and resolved on a timely basis
- Technical subject matter expert for the LEC team; ensuring completeness of disclosures and US / UK GAAP reporting differences; keeping up to date with accounting developments and arranging appropriate training for the team
- Ownership of statutory accounts software (Viztopia) and upgrade to the new iXBRL reporting format
- Resource planning in relation to statutory deliverables