Senior Group Reporting Manager at Malander

• Malander is seeking an experienced Chartered Accountant to hold the title of a Senior Manager: Group Consolidation and Financial Reporting on a contractual basis. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in getting the company ready for IPO to be listed on the London Stock Exchange. This includes refining the reporting and managing of the group consolidation, technical accounting, financial controls, system implementation and driving overall automation within the finance department. They will collaborate closely with various departments and regional teams to drive the IPO readiness across the Group.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Consolidation:

• Preparation and consolidation of financial statements for the group, including non-opcos.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with IFRS, GAAP, or other applicable accounting standards.
• Manage the intercompany elimination process and address complex consolidation issues.

Group Reporting:

• Prepare and present consolidated financial reports to senior management, the board of directors, and external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain the group reporting calendar, ensuring timely submission of financial reports.
• Coordinate with external auditors to facilitate the annual audit process.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements.
• Ensure Foreign exchange risks are appropriately reconciled and reported on to senior stakeholders monthly at minimum but escalated as foreign exchange risks arise.

Non-Opco Reporting:

• Oversee monthly reporting of non-opco financial packs.
• Review monthly balance sheet recons for various non-opco companies.
• Review the preparation of tax packs and journals relating to tax entries for non-opco entities.
• Review the preparation and calculation impairments for all investments in the non-opcos (annually).
• Oversee and manage system changes related to non-opco ledgers.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors for non-opco audits.
• Review and approval of payments in accordance with Group DOA before submission for further signatures.
• Ensure Foreign exchange risks are appropriately reconciled and reported on to senior stakeholders monthly at minimum but escalated as foreign exchange risks arise.

Technical Accounting and Compliance:

• Monitor and interpret new accounting standards and regulations, assessing their impact on the group’s financial reporting.
• Implement necessary changes to accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Provide technical accounting guidance to the finance team and other departments.

System Implementation and Maintenance:

• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of financial consolidation and reporting systems.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy within the consolidation system.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements to streamline reporting.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead and manage a team of consolidation and reporting professionals.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities for team members.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team.

Stakeholder Management:

• Act as the primary point of contact for consolidation and reporting matters within the organisation.
• Collaborate with finance teams across different business units to ensure consistency in reporting.
• Communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CA preferred.
• 10+ years in accounting/financial reporting, 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP, consolidation software, ERP systems, analytical skills, communication, and leadership abilities. Strong management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Solution orientated.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.