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Wilkinson & Associates is working with a technology company headquartered in Edinburgh to help source a Group Reporting Manager.
The role will involve a blend of home based and office working. There is also potential for this role to based remotely from other locations across the UK.
The role of the Group Reporting Manager is to manage the quarterly financial reporting requirements including consolidations, support of the review and audit process, SOX implementation and the provision of technical accounting analysis with focus on revenue recognition.
This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual to work within an innovative global team in an leading and fast-growing company.
Key Responsibilities:
Preparation and review of group consolidations (multi-currency) at various levels for reporting purposes
Planning and communicating the year-end reporting cycle
Management of the review/audit process for the company with group auditors
Management of external advisor relationships in connection with financial reporting
Ownership of all technical accounting analysis to ensure compliance with both UK and U.S. requirements
Provision of guidance on the accounting for group restructuring
Responsibility for ensuring accurate accounting for investments in foreign subsidiaries
Management of the group's financial reporting requirements to U.S. group
Consolidation for monthly management accounts purposes
Assist the rest of the finance team with review and analysis at month-end
Ownership of reserve, financing, and IFRS 16 related accounts
Assist group Tax Manager with year-end tax reporting requirements and transfer pricing
Provide technical guidance to help broaden the team knowledge and understanding of financial reporting requirements
Establish and document all financial reporting policies, procedures and controls
Identify and implement process improvements within the group reporting function
Assist with the SOX implementation process for the company
Required Skills & Abilities:
Fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) with at least 5 years’ PQE
Strong technical knowledge of both U.S. and UK GAAP
In-depth understanding of ASC 606 Revenue recognition
Practical experience of group consolidations, including multi-currency considerations
Experience with U.S. listed company is preferred
SOX experience is preferred
Understanding of accounting for acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and restructures
Experience in managing the requirements of a year-end audit process
Ability to meet demanding deadlines, often with competing priorities
Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Excellent communication and analytical skills