Consolidation Financial Accountant at Stonehage Fleming

About the job
OVERALL PURPOSE

• Reporting to the Group Head of Financial Reporting, the Consolidation Financial Accountant will assist with the timely and accurate production of monthly consolidated financial statements.

PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Maintain the consolidation model on a monthly basis
• Ensure adequate controls and processes are in place to confirm that consolidation eliminations are complete and accurate
• Investigate any reconciliation items and liaise with the financial accountants to get them corrected
• Assist with the preparation of the Group financial statements, in compliance with IFRS, at year end including all the relevant note production
• Assist with the preparation of finance management packs for the shareholder reporting
• Assist with the preparation of reports for the Audit Committee
• Provide technical guidance on new accounting standards that could impact the Group or impact the current debt Covenants
• Provide technical guidance on the accounting for any new business structures or acquisitions which could impact the Group
• Assist with the production of financial covenant data for reporting to the banks and for ensuring on going compliance with all covenant requirements
• Assist with the management of cash within the Group, considering funding requirements between entities and assisting with the implementation of a cash sweep process
• Support the implementation of any new group accounting systems
• Document all IFRS policies and procedures to ensure that processes are applied consistently across all Group entities.
• Provide training to the financial accounting team on new accounting standards or reporting requirements.
• Assist with the month end close, including balance sheet reconciliations, of certain key financial entities in the Group

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Qualified CA (SA) with several years PQE
• Detailed knowledge of large consolidation processes (50+ entities)
• Strong technical background with experience of financial reporting under IFRS, including the preparation of consolidated financial statements
• Previous Financial Services experience preferable
• Previous experience implementing new accounting standards preferable

SKILLS

• Excellent technical accounting skills
• Good knowledge of different account systems – knowledge of NavOne would be an advantage
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data from different data sources
• Advanced Excel skills preferably with Power Pivot and Power BI. Macros would be an advantage
• Excellent attention to detail
• Highly numerate, with excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build effective working relationships and influence change
• Team player who is willing to help others and collaborate to achieve the goals of the finance team
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines