Global Financial Reporting and Tax Director

1 month ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Jellyfish Full time

Overview

Jellyfish, a global digital marketing agency, is seeking a Global Financial Reporting and Tax Director to join our Group Finance team. This role requires strong technical accounting skills, with experience in group financial reporting, tax compliance, and external audits.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced professional who can provide technical accounting advice to our Senior Management Team and lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing financial statement preparation, audit, and filing of subsidiaries in various jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare consolidated financial statements following Jellyfish group reporting and audit deadlines.
  • Manage financial statement preparation, audit, and filing of subsidiaries in non-UK jurisdictions.
  • Lead the year-end Brandtech Group audit of Jellyfish entities.
  • Prepare CAPEX journals and asset values for internally developed intangible fixed assets following IFRS.
  • Compile IFRS calculations equivalents (along with US GAAP equivalents) along with supporting schedules for audit for the following standards:IFRS 16 - LeasesIFRS 2 - Share-Based PaymentsIFRS 9 - Financial InstrumentsIAS 38 - Intangible AssetsIFRS 3 - Business Combinations
  • Work with external tax experts and Brandtech Group Global Head of Tax to prepare tax computations and returns for all global entities.
  • Prepare and maintain schedules of tax payments, charges, and accruals globally.
  • Undertake research into overseas withholding taxes for combinations of 'billing from' and 'billing to' territories, and advising on the most appropriate combinations.
  • Maintain and calculate the Group Transfer Pricing model and quarterly charges, along with local and master files prepared by our external consultants.
  • Advise and assist with the merging or dissolution of historic subsidiary entities following our strategy.
  • Provide advice and support to the general finance team in all aspects of financial accounting and tax:VAT / Sales TaxCalculation of interest on loansCalculation of FX gains and losses on translations of assets / liabilitiesAccounting entries for more complex journals outside normal businessIntercompany rechargesRevenue recognition
  • Lead a team of 2 people

Requirements

  • Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA or similar) with 10+ years post-qualified experience with an accounting practice background.
  • Experience in Group Financial Reporting roles, in the media, advertising, or marketing industries.
  • Prepare global consolidations.
  • Knowledge of accounting principles and their practical application, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) & US GAAP and FRS102 (UK GAAP).
  • Experience coordinating external audits and working with external consultants and authorities globally.
  • Dealing with technical accounting areas such as IFRS 2 share-based payments, business combinations, disposals of subsidiaries, Internally developed intangible assets, impairment reviews.
  • Strong analytical orientation and financial analytical skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to interact professionally with all levels of the organisation.
  • Ability to help design clear process delivery and to help facilitate change.
  • Proficiency with Google and/or Microsoft Office Suites, with particular skill using Google Sheets/Microsoft Excel to perform complex data analysis including Pivot Tables and Macros.
  • Experience working within a matrix environment.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of £80,000 - £110,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus a loyalty salary increase on your Jellyfish anniversary, in addition to our company-wide annual bonus. You'll also enjoy a hybrid work schedule and the ability to shape your day between 8am. and 6:30pm with flexible working hours, Grow your career with one paid day each month for self-development and access to LinkedIn Learningwith unlimited online courses, Enjoy 14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers, We also provide £1000 (or equivalent) towards courses for returning primary caregivers to support your transition back into work.

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