Come and join the leading #avoexperts
Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.
With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts, and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.
We’re looking for a Group Management Accountant to join our Head Office team in Kings Hill, Kent
we're seeking a talented Group Management Accountant to play a pivotal role in shaping Westfalia Fruit International's financial future.
This is your chance to leverage your expertise in consolidation and financial analysis at a global scale. You'll lead the consolidation process for all Westfalia operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting that empowers strategic decision-making at the board level.
Responsibilities include:
* Oversee & manage the entire consolidation process for Westfalia Fruit International's global operations, ensuring adherence to IFRS.
* Lead the Finnivo consolidation system, including template development, data integrity, and user training.
* Prepare accurate & timely consolidated financial statements (income, balance sheet, cash flow).
* Analyse consolidated data, identify trends & variances, and provide insightful commentary.
* Partner with leadership to develop & maintain the 5-year financial plan and annual budget.
* Conduct financial modelling & forecasting to assess strategic initiatives.
* Ensure compliance with IFRS and other relevant financial reporting regulations.
* Liaise with external auditors for a smooth annual audit process.
Requirements
Essential
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
* Prior experience in a group accounting role, with a strong track record in consolidation
* Proven ability to analyse complex financial data and present findings in a clear and concise manner
* Experience working in a multinational environment with multiple currencies is highly beneficial
* Strong understanding of IFRS and relevant financial regulations
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Proactive, results-oriented, and with a strong work ethic and attention to detail
Desirable
* Prior experience in the FMCG or fresh produce industry is a plus
Benefits
* Hybrid working.
* 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
* State of the art office with fresh fruit, bean-to-cup coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice & avocado ice-cream.
* Free on-site parking.
* Company pension scheme with life insurance cover.
* Employee Assistance Plan with Medicash.
* Christmas hampers & a Christmas party.
* Sausage roll Thursday & pizza lunch days.
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.
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