Head of Group Accounting

IN2 Consult is partnering with a well known, highly acquisitive international bluechip on the recruitment of a head of group financial accounting to join their growing finance function. The role gives candidates the opportunity to see a group accounting function of a multi-billion dollar revenue organisation whilst driving change and process improvements.

This role is well suited to candidates from an audit background with significant post-practice industry experience in a complex group accounting role or a first time audit mover at senior manager level or above. 

Job Duties:

Lead the group financial accounting function
Manage complex group consolidations
Oversee the team responsible for internal reporting and statutory accounting
Implement process improvements to enhance efficiencies
Overseeing group internal controls implementations
Partnering with key stakeholders
Ad-Hoc Duties

Required Qualifications:

ACA or ICAEW qualification
Top 10 audit background
Experience in complex group consolidations/ group accounting environments
Advanced experience of complex IFRS or other reporting standards
Strong knowledge of audit and statutory accounting

Knowledge and Skills:

Expertise in IFRS
Proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

ACA or equivalent