Global Financial Reporting and Tax Director

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Jellyfish Full time
Job Title: Global Financial Reporting and Tax Director

Reporting to our Global CFO, Jellyfish is seeking a highly skilled Global Financial Reporting and Tax Director to join our Group Finance team. This role will involve working closely with external parties to support our global business.

As the global reporting lead, you will provide technical accounting and compliance advice to the Senior Management Team. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing consolidated financial statements following Jellyfish group reporting and audit deadlines.
  • Managing financial statement preparation, audit, and filing of Jellyfish subsidiaries in non-UK jurisdictions.
  • Coordinating external audits and working with external consultants and authorities globally.
  • Preparing CAPEX journals and asset values for internally developed intangible fixed assets following IFRS.
  • Compiling IFRS calculations equivalents (along with US GAAP equivalents) along with supporting schedules for audit for the following standards:
    • IFRS 16 - Leases
    • IFRS 2 - Share-Based Payments
    • IFRS 9 - Financial Instruments
    • IAS 38 - Intangible Assets
    • IFRS 3 - Business Combinations
  • Working with external tax experts and Brandtech Group Global Head of Tax to prepare tax computations and returns for all global entities.
  • Preparing and maintaining schedules of tax payments, charges and accruals globally.
  • Undertaking research into overseas withholding taxes for combinations of 'billing from' and 'billing to' territories, and advising on the most appropriate combinations.
  • Maintaining and calculating the Group Transfer Pricing model and quarterly charges, along with local and master files prepared by our external consultants.
  • Providing advice and support to the general finance team in all aspects of financial accounting and tax:
    • VAT / Sales Tax
    • Calculation of interest on loans
    • Calculation of FX gains and losses on translations of assets / liabilities
    • Accounting entries for more complex journals outside normal business
    • Intercompany recharges
    • Revenue recognition
  • Leading a team of 2 people.

Qualifications:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Why Jellyfish?

Jellyfish is a workplace where we prioritise your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs. You'll receive a loyalty salary increase on your Jellyfish anniversary, in addition to our company-wide annual bonus. 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 Learning with 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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