Head of Technical Accounting

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Goodman Masson Full time

Head of Technical Accounting, London
- hybrid working, Media. 12 month FTC 90-110k dependent on experience. ASAP start

I'm working with a growing media/ tech business that are looking to go through an IPO this year.

They require a Head of Technical Accounting to support them over the next 12 months in preparing for the listing and ensure or regulatory controls are in place. It's an exciting opportunity to work across multiple work streams, with a variety of key stakeholders.

Key responsibilities:

- Preparing monthly IFRS balance sheet consolidations for a multi-currency, multi GAAP accounting group
- Producing detailed variance reports for comparative balance sheet periods.
- Working with subsidiary finance teams to develop suitable group reporting formats to gather balance sheet data quickly, efficiently and accurately. This will include helping to streamline the month end close process to reduce reporting timeframes.
- Performing balance sheet reconciliations, including inter-company reconciliations to ensure the integrity of the data received and produced.
- Making consolidation adjustments to incorporate business acquisitions, disposals and other such changes.
- Proactively reviewing accounting policy matters and writing accounting technical papers.
- Producing process and policy file notes to document the balance sheet consolidation process and the process that reporting subsidiaries should follow.
- Gathering, analysing and processing information related to IFRS vs US GAAP vs other GAAP differences. Presenting this information in an appropriate format for consideration by management, external consultants and auditors.

Skills required:

- Qualified Accountant - 8 + years
- Strong IFRS experience with a technical background.



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