We are partnering a leading global tech business in the appointment of an Interim Group Reporting Accountant.
The business is a global tech entertainment company and operates in a fast-paced, high-growth environment following a recent major financial transaction. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in the corporate reporting function during a high-impact phase.
Role Overview
The business is seeking an experienced, hands-on Group Reporting Accountant to support the preparation of carve-out consolidated financial statements and related note disclosures in connection with a recent transaction. You'll work closely with the CFO and external auditors to deliver high-quality IFRS-compliant financial reporting.
This role requires someone who can hit the ground running, roll up their sleeves, and take ownership of complex consolidations, identify eliminations and adjustments and technical accounting matters. Strong Excel skills and prior experience working in a multinational corporate reporting team are essential.
Key Responsibilities
1. Prepare carve-out financial statements including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.
2. Develop and manage note disclosures in accordance with IFRS.
3. Lead the consolidation of multiple legal entities operating on different systems.
4. Perform eliminations, intercompany adjustments, and ensure accuracy of consolidated results.
5. Interact with auditors, legal teams, and internal stakeholders to deliver audit-ready financials.
6. Compile technical accounting support documentation.
7. Utilise Excel for complex calculations, reconciliations, and manual consolidations.
8. Work with Oracle and other internal systems to extract and reconcile data.
9. Operate under tight deadlines with a "get it done" attitude.
Key Requirements
10. Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
11. Experience in a Big 4 firm and/or a public company corporate reporting team.
12. Strong knowledge of IFRS and technical accounting principles.
13. Hands-on experience preparing consolidated accounts and working with multinational groups.
14. Advanced proficiency in Excel; comfortable building complex models and reports.
15. Experience with Oracle or similar ERP systems.
16. Strong interpersonal skills; able to collaborate with lawyers, auditors, and executive stakeholders.
17. High attention to detail, accountability, and ability to work independently.
Preferred Attributes
18. Previous experience with carve-out financials or M&A-related reporting.
19. Exposure to fast-scaling environments.
20. Comfortable managing competing deadlines.
Contract Details
21. Immediate start
22. Competitive daily rate.
23. Remote working considered
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