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- Responsible for preparation of monthly consolidated balance sheet and cash flow
- Reviewing Cognos submissions from subsidiaries
- Ensuring controls to support all of the above are developed, documented and operated, including preparation and approval of IFRS consolidation entries
- Responsible for technical accounting including acquisition accounting, impairment models for goodwill and IFRS 2 share-based payment model
- Ensure proper documentation (Memos) is available to support significant accounting treatments
- Co-ordinate and manage quarterly balance sheet reviews
- Liaising with overseas teams to complete local statutory accounts on time
- Review of statutory accounts and liaising with EY / Shared service centre to complete within group reporting timetable
- Lead covenant reporting
- Responsibility for preparation of the half year and full year statutory financial statements
- Responsibility for preparation of supplementary disclosure spreadsheet sent out to operating companies for completion at half and full year end and reviewing completed returns
- Preparation of any other ad-hoc schedules
- Co-ordinate external audit timetable - interim reviews and annual audit
- Other ad-hoc schedules and projects
- A Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA)
- Experience within large Group IFRS consolidation
- Proven track record of strong technical accounting skills
- Extensive knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
- Strong planning and organisational skills to ensure group deadlines are met
- A keen eye for detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills and be adept at interacting with individuals at all levels in the organisation
- Drive and motivation to ensure self and team succeeds in achieving fixed and demanding deadlines
- Displays a 'can-do' mentality which is focussed on targets and deadlines
- Persists in overcoming obstacles
- A self-starter; does not wait for others to solve problems
- Ability to prioritise workloads and work within a fast paced, changing environment
Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.
When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.
While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.
Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.
At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".
All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.
Financial Accounting Manager - Newbridge, United Kingdom - Element Materials Technology
