Senior Group Accountant

Job description / Role

Our client is looking to recruit an ambitious accountant having advanced skills in group accounting/consolidation and experience in working with group consolidation/reporting applications. Strong leadership skills are required as the candidate will be a part of driving the transformation of the Group finance function.

Our client is a Global leading provider of logistics services.

Description:
* Group consolidation of more than a 100 subsidiaries and associates
* Preparation of stand-alone financial statements for the holding companies in accordance with IFRS/IAS
* Production of Group statutory accounts and monthly management reports under IFRS
* Guidance to subsidiaries and associates in financial reporting and IFRS / GAAP
* Management and development of the annual reporting process ensuring timely delivery of reports
* Development and maintenance of the group consolidation and reporting software
* Active participation in the annual statutory audit process from planning through to sign off
* Participate in internal audits of subsidiaries and associates
* Guiding and training of finance staff in the Group in respect of preparation of financial statements and report packages in accordance with IFRS/IAS
* Provide general advice in accounting matters to operating companies
* Hyperion experience as well as experience in implementing group consolidation and reporting software will definitely be an added advantage
* Other Ad-hoc responsibilities

Job Offer:
Competitive salary with attractive benefits.

Requirements

* Qualified Accountant with a Big 4 background
* Minimum 5 years of experience in Group Consolidation
* Good knowledge of group consolidation and reporting applications
* Strong technical knowledge of IFRS / GAAP
* Experience in change management / project management
* Analytical - ability to interpret data to grasp the 'big picture' whilst paying attention to detailed correctness
* Leadership experience with the ability to take their own initiatives
* Advanced Excel skills
* Ability to work towards strict deadlines
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills as this role involves preparing and presenting reports to key stakeholders
* Prepared to travel internationally to visit subsidiaries and associates for audits and training

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.