Job Description
About the role
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. In this role, you will lead the external audit process for the Group and its local and international entities, ensuring compliance with local statutory requirements and managing the consolidation process. You will ensure the accuracy and completeness of audit deliverables, including the preparation of financial statements, supporting strategic financial planning and decision making. This position is crucial for ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting across the multinational group.
What you'll be doing
* Lead multi-entity, multi-currency Group consolidation and close (monthly/quarterly/annual).
* Prepare and review Group financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow); standardise and streamline reporting across entities.
* Own the external audit end-to-end: build audit packs/schedules, coordinate with auditors and local teams, resolve queries, and deliver on time.
* Manage fixed assets and lease accounting.
* Oversee monthly payroll postings, payroll recharges, and transfer-pricing entries to ensure accuracy and compliance.
* Maintain the Group and local chart of accounts; strengthen internal controls and compliance procedures; mentor and develop team members.
* Intercompany: monitor and reconcile balances across entities, investigate discrepancies, and deliver timely month-/year-end reconciliations; coach teams on best practices.
* Keep current with FRS 102/IFRS and implement required reporting changes; ensure adherence to corporate policies and regulatory requirements.
* Partner cross-functionally to analyse financial data and provide insights; support ERP/consolidation system implementations and enhancements.
* Contribute to ad hoc projects and continuous improvement across audit, close, and consolidation processes.
Qualifications
What we're looking for
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
* Professional qualification: ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
* Proven experience in financial accounting, audit, and consolidation within a multinational environment.
* Strong knowledge of FRS102/IFRS/US GAAP and local statutory reporting requirements.
* Experience in managing and developing finance team members.
* Experience working with external auditors and managing audit processes.
* Proficiency in financial reporting systems and ERP platforms.
* Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
* Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
A few nice to haves
* Experience in consolidation automation or system-driven financial reporting.
* Exposure to system implementations and financial transformation projects.
* Familiarity with NetSuite or similar ERP systems.
* Knowledge of tax regulations and implications for multinational entities.
Additional Information
Not ticking every box? That’s totally okay! Studies show that women and people of colour might hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. At ScriptRunner, part of TAG, we’re dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming team. If you’re passionate about this role and keen to learn and grow with us, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t have everything that's listed just yet.
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What to expect
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Equal opportunities for everyone
At The Adaptavist Group, we are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and believe this positively impacts both the creation of our innovative products and our delivery of bespoke solutions to our global customers and our own unique culture. We encourage all qualified applicants, regardless of age, disability, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, pregnancy and maternity, marriage, and civil partnership status. From our family-friendly policies to our flexible work environment we offer a range of benefits and policies in order to support staff from all different backgrounds. If you have any questions, please do ask us.
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