Head of Group Accounting

Full Job Description

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