Group Financial Accountant - Robert Walters : Job Details

Robert Walters is delighted to be partnering with our client, a globally leading professional services firm.

We are currently supporting them in the search for a highly skilled Group Financial Accountant to join their team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a pivotal role within a dynamic organisation that operates globally.

Role Overview:

The Group Financial Accountant will lead all aspects of group financial control, treasury management, and financial reporting across the organisation. This role involves taking ownership of the month-end close process, producing group management accounts for the board, overseeing statutory audits across multiple jurisdictions, and driving continuous improvement in finance processes and systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Month-End Close & Reporting: Manage the month-end close timetable and deliver timely group reporting. Review regional P&Ls and investigate variances against budget.
• Management Accounts: Produce group management accounts for the board with additional analysis from FP&A. Partner with the Director of Financial Control to provide insights into period results.
• Statutory Audits & Compliance: Oversee statutory audit processes and production of statutory accounts across applicable jurisdictions (UK, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia).
• Treasury Management: Ensure effective cashflow management across the group's treasury function.
• Systems & Process Improvement: Continuously improve finance processes, systems automation, methodologies, and policies to drive efficiency and best practices.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the key contact for external auditors, tax advisors, overseas compliance authorities, and banks. Build constructive relationships with external stakeholders while managing costs effectively.
• Reporting & Analysis: Assist finance colleagues in maintaining Anaplan reports and produce non-automated KPIs as required. Support transition efforts related to financial accounting centralisation between regions and shared service centres (SSC).

Key Competencies & Skills:

• Accountant with experience in multi-jurisdictional environments.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to adapt style for diverse stakeholders across regions.
• Proven ability to work under deadlines while driving speed, efficiency, and accuracy through processes and tools.
• Collaborative approach when working with senior colleagues such as FP&A during end-to-end close processes.
• Experience working with external stakeholders (auditors, tax advisors, bank contacts) to manage relationships constructively.
• Interest in leveraging systems automation to enhance efficiency within financial operations.
• Experience in contract recruitment environments is highly advantageous but not essential.

Why Join Our Client?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and excellence within its global team. As part of their finance department, you'll have the chance to make a tangible impact on operations while collaborating with talented professionals worldwide.

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