Summary:
An international insurance group requires a Group Financial Controller to develop and maintain all necessary financial controls and systems and processes to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the Groups management accounts and statutory accounts and the optimisation of the Effective Tax Rate.
Key responsibilities:
•To produce monthly Group consolidation and preparation of management accounts for Board, Shareholders and others (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
•To plan control and execute the year end statutory consolidation and financial statements
•To manage Group tax planning and compliance
•To produce Head Office management accounts
•To prepare financial information on an ad hoc basis for the Board, Shareholders and others when requested
•To provide advice regarding the accounting and taxation treatment of complex acquisitions made by the Group and to report on the impact of acquisitions on current and future financial statements
•To be the principal point of contact for statutory auditors, tax advisers and accountants in subsidiary operations
•Assist in the development and implementation of improvements to the Group's financial reporting policies and procedures
•To ensure the provision of an effective Group financial management service, and compliance with any relevant laws and regulations
Key accountabilities:
•Ensuring that the Group accounting function is properly organised and controlled to ensure that the Group meets its statutory obligations
•Provision of the agreed suite of financial management information for monitoring the financial performance of the Group. This includes management accounts, variance analysis and graphical representations on a monthly basis and ensuring the Board is provided with the following information for its board meetings (six times a year): profit and loss account (and any deviations from budgeted expenses or income), balance sheet, cash flow forecast and any credit control matters (including aged debtor analysis)
•On a quarterly basis, deal with tax calculations and payments for the Group, as and when necessary
•On an annual basis, production of statutory accounts, carrying out the reconciliation of statutory vs. management accounts, posting accounts to Companies House, dealing with tax payments as required and any ad hoc reporting and liaison with auditors and professional advisors
Key competencies required:
•Qualified Chartered Accountant or equivalent
•Audit Manager level or equivalent (at least 5 years experience)
•Strong professional experience with a recognised practice
•Understanding of accounting standards, including IFRS, and working knowledge of corporate tax and VAT
•Demonstrable experience in management and financial reporting, including complex consolidations
•Ability to negotiate and influence senior executives enabling them to view the financials in line with commercial needs
•Ability to analyse complex financial information and to report on the findings
•Ability to manage / lead the development of the financial reporting system
If you would like to apply for this role or find out more, please apply or contact Georgina Lyles at Robert Walters on 020 7509 8356 or imf@robertwalters.com quoting the reference LON-GLY JO 1024170.
Where any specific qualification is mentioned, all equivalent overseas qualifications are acceptable