Current Openings at Robert Walters

What you'll do:

• As a Digital Hub Manager, you will be responsible for driving engagement and collaboration across the digital community. You will manage the central platform for practice sharing across portfolio companies. Your role will involve coordinating effective events, trainings, and expert knowledge sharing. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to refine and optimize engagement approaches. You will also be responsible for managing Hub performance by monitoring metrics, gathering user feedback, and suggesting improvements to enhance usability and engagement.
• Ensure alignment with broader portfolio engagement leads
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to refine and optimize engagement approaches
• Manage Hub performance by monitoring metrics, gathering user feedback, and suggesting improvements to enhance usability and engagement
• Foster a collaborative environment by encouraging discussions and best practice sharing among members
• Collaborate with partners, experts, and community champions to ensure a consistent flow of curated content on the Hub
• Oversee the development and distribution of high-value digital insights, reports, and industry update

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Digital Hub Manager position will bring a wealth of experience in managing digital platforms, community engagement or corporate communications.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Digital Strategy, Business, Communications, or a related field
• Proven experience in managing digital platforms, community engagement, or corporate communications
• Background in digital transformation, technology strategy, or ecosystem management
• Experience in organising and managing events, webinars, and executive engagements
• Strong stakeholder management and engagement skills
• Excellent content curation and storytelling abilities

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• This role offers an exciting opportunity to be the key finance person for business combinations and financial reporting. The successful candidate will have the chance to work in a supportive environment, with a focus on knowledge sharing and continuous learning. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting, has excellent communication skills, and possesses a strong understanding of accounting standards.
• Essentially this is a Senior Group Accountant role i.e. financial accounting is the focus (and preferably audit experience and excellent knowledge of accounting standards).
• The tax work is financial accounting in nature i.e. calculations and reconciliations

Key qualifications and experience for the Senior Group M&A Accountant:

• Professional accounting qualification (CA(SA)/ACCA)
• 2 years minimum Post Qualification in a group accountant role, ideally in an acquisitive group and Private Equity environment
• M&A and Tax Experience/exposure (Advantageous) – M&A can be learned
• Strong financial and statutory accounting experience, including dealing with consolidations and acquisition accounting
• Up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS) - essential
• UK GAAP: FRS102 - Advantageous

Key duties for the Senior Group M&A Accountant include but are not limited to:

• Support M&A team with financial due diligence pre-acquisition.
• Carry out internal audit procedures and liaise with Sellers to provide sign off on completion accounts (FRS102) and apportionment statements prepared by Seller.
• Complete IFRS adoption process with acquirees – identify and calculate adjustments, reconcile pre acquisition reserves, oversee transitional adjustments in financial statements.
• Prepare acquisition accounting entries for Acquirer to include valuation of consideration, recognition of deferred payments or changes to investment cost and intangibles.
• Review and support for preparation of budgets by M&A targets
• Lead or support on other business combinations e.g. hive up, liquidations and other group restructuring projects

Key personal skills for the Senior Group M&A Accountant:

• Excellent communication skills required in dealing with both internal and external stakeholders
• Highly organised

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• A global leader in construction industry is seeking a highly skilled Regional Finance Manager to oversee our financial operations across multiple business units in different countries and ensure accurate global reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Oversight: Manage and oversee the financial operations of multiple business units across different countries, ensuring compliance with local and international accounting standards.
• Consolidation and Reporting: Prepare and consolidate financial statements for the region, providing accurate and timely reports to the global finance team.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Develop and monitor budgets and forecasts for various business units, providing insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Cross-Border Transactions: Handle and oversee cross-border financial transactions, ensuring compliance with local regulations and managing foreign exchange risks.
• Internal Controls: Implement and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure the integrity of financial data.
• Tax Compliance: Ensure compliance with international tax laws and regulations, coordinating with local tax advisors as necessary.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with finance teams in different countries, providing guidance and support on financial matters.
• Audit Coordination: Coordinate with external auditors for annual audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
• Strategic Planning: Contribute to strategic planning and decision-making processes by providing financial insights and analysis.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA, ACCA, or equivalent certification preferred pus a people management degree of sorts.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in accounting or finance, with a focus on multinational operations and cross-border transactions.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of international accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP).
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Language: Proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus.