General Information

City
City of London
State/Province
Greater London, London
Country
United Kingdom
Department
ACCOUNTING
Date
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Working time
Full-time
Ref#
20006535
Job Level
Department Leader
Job Type
Experienced
Job Field
ACCOUNTING
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior Level

Description & Requirements


Responsible for the production of consolidated financial and/or regulatory reporting from a legal entity perspective for internal and external bodies, in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements.  This role provides 
management of the client or corporate accounting function including compliance with company/client policies and maintenance of strong internal controls, cash management oversight, pertinent and timely financial reporting, and effective communication between the accounting staff and project personnel.



Scope:
•  Participates with other senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives.

•  Makes final decisions on administrative or operational matters and ensures operations' effective achievement of objectives.

•  Adapts and executes functional or departmental business plans and contributes to the development of organizational strategies

•  Anticipates internal and/or external business challenges/ regulatory issues

•  Decisions are guided by functional strategies and priorities

•  May include international accountability; and may include some global accountability


Primary Responsibilities:

•  Directs and/or manages the activities of one or more specialized functional areas of accounting in accordance to accounting principles, practices and procedures.

•  Oversees the development, modification, review and implementation of accounting systems, reporting methods and controls, policies and procedures.

•  Formulates and administers approved accounting practices throughout the organization to ensure that financial and operating reports accurately reflect the condition of the business.

•  Coaches personnel in accounting procedures, theories and reporting requirements

•  Resolves and reviews issues affecting Company compliance, legal requirements and customer/company objectives.

•  Oversees the preparation, submission and validity of all division or business unit financial reports or fiscal records as required by top management.

•  Advises management on issues related to compliance and legal regulations.

•  Directs and provides strategic direction for the accounting function of a division or business-operating unit.

•  All other duties as assigned.