- Review the existing consolidation model to identify and address information gaps, implementing more efficient processes.
- Prepare mappings from SUN ledger to statutory financial statements and internal management reports.
- Analyse the chart of accounts for opportunities to improve its structure and rationalise the number of accounts.
- Implement change management controls for the chart of accounts.
- Assist with the management of the external audit process.
- Lead the production of statutory financial statements for the UK and Jersey, and coordinate the approval process with the Company Secretary.
- Assist in the preparation of lender covenant compliance reporting.
- Collaborate with divisional CFOs and Financial Controllers to produce consolidated financial information.
- Work with international offices to identify and account for GAAP differences in the consolidation model.
- Review the process of converting overseas entity balances to the Group functional currency to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
- Implement a balance sheet substantiation control framework, ensuring the preparation and review of account-level reconciliations.
- Take ownership of consolidation postings and group account reconciliations (intercompany investment eliminations, shareholders' equity).
- Assist in the financial integration and process alignment of acquired businesses.
- Confident and effective use of accounting and consolidation systems.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel.
- ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent.
- In-depth knowledge of UK GAAP, particularly acquisition accounting.