Title:
Chief Accounting Officer/Head of Reporting
Location:
London (Hybrid)
Contract type:
Fixed term, 6–12 months (Maternity cover)
Salary:
£220,000 – £330,000 per annum (pro-rata, depending on experience + bonus)
We are partnering with a listed Oil & Gas group to recruit an Interim Head of Reporting for a 6–12 month fixed-term contract. This senior position will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial accounting and reporting across the UK and international entities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the accounting and reporting function, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and SOX requirements
* Oversee the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated accounts
* Manage the financial close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of all reporting
* Act as the primary contact for the external auditors and oversee audit deliverables
* Support SEC reporting requirements in collaboration with US head office
* Oversee UK statutory accounts preparation and coordination with local auditors and advisors
* Lead on technical accounting issues, including complex revenue recognition, impairment reviews, and asset accounting
* Ensure integrity of financial controls and drive process improvements across the accounting and reporting cycle
* Manage, mentor, and develop a team of qualified accountants and analysts
* Partner closely with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, and Operations to ensure alignment across finance functions
* Contribute to ongoing transformation projects, including systems and reporting enhancements
Key Skills & Experience:
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent)
* Strong post-qualification experience (minimum 5 years), ideally within a listed multinational
* Proven experience in oil & gas, energy, or related capital-intensive industries is desirable
* Deep technical knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and SOX compliance
* Prior experience with SEC reporting and working within a US-listed environment preferred
* Strong audit management experience, including Big 4 background advantageous
* Hands-on experience leading finance teams and driving improvements in reporting and controls