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    Group Accountant - London, United Kingdom - Canary Wharf Group plc

    Canary Wharf Group plc
    Canary Wharf Group plc London, United Kingdom

    5 days ago

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    Department: Accounts

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    Company: Canary Wharf Limited

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    Reporting to: Group Accounts Manager

    Our Culture and Values:

    Working at Canary Wharf Group means working for a forward thinking, collaborative team. We hire staff who strive to make a difference and achieve the highest standards. Everyone is empowered to make a difference and our ethos encourages everyone to think like an owner. Our business puts our customers and people at the heart of everything, we work to meet their needs and exceed expectations.

    Our mission is to empower our people, engage our communities and create sustainable places.

    Our values help us achieve exceptional results:

    Excellenc e: Commit to achieving the best with integrity

    Collaboration: Make use of our vast experience and knowledge to work effectively together

    Engagement: Develop our people, our communities, our stakeholders and our suitable environment and be exceptional while respecting others

    Ownership: Take responsibility and pride in what we deliver. Everyone has the opportunity to make a difference.

    Innovation: Embrace change and encourage innovation

    Job Summary:

    Group Accountant role within the Group Finance department. A wide ranging role covering various aspects of the Group's financial reporting including:

    •Consolidated Group financial statements under IFRS for Stork Holdco LP (ultimate parent), Stork Holdings Limited, Canary Wharf Group Investment Holdings plc and Canary Wharf Group Residential Limited

    •Consolidated management accounts

    •Reporting to shareholders – QIA and Brookfield – and bond investors

    Salary: circa £65k
    4 days in office / 1 WFH

    Main Responsibilities:

    Working in the Group finance team. The team is responsible for:

  • The preparation of consolidated financial statements and consolidated management accounts at the ultimate Canary Wharf group level and sub group levels on a quarterly basis including preparation of disclosure notes and front half narrative and numerical disclosures.
  • The preparation of quarterly analytical review board reports, identifying key transactions and changes from previous periods together with bridges to explain significant movements.
  • The preparation of Brookfield quarterly reporting and liaison with shareholders on queries on reporting.
  • Itemising, posting and monitoring consolidation adjustments. Ownership of the "consolidation adjustment" book in Yardi with responsibility for ensuring all entries therein are accurate, complete and supported. Responsible for the preparation of supporting reconciliations and consolidated schedules.
  • Liaison with segment (office, retail, residential) accounting teams as part of the financial reporting close process to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
  • Drafting of accounting technical and accounting policy papers on issues as they arise.
  • The preparation of the group's consolidated property schedule for inclusion in the Group financial statements. Working with the Investment team to ensure accurate reporting on the Group's investment property valuations. Analysing ledger costs by project with reconciliations to cost monitoring and valuation schedules. Reviewing the lease incentive and negotiation cost analysis and project allocations. Calculating and posting capitalisation of financing costs.
  • Calculation of financial KPI's and ratios for inclusion in the financial statements and bond presentations working with the Treasury team to ensure accurate reporting and inclusion in the bond investor presentation.
  • Reconciling and posting interest accruals, fee amortisation, fair value movements on derivatives and other adjustments for the group's financial liabilities, including reconciliations to the Financial Liabilities Excel Spreadsheet and the Chatham Financial reports.
  • Liaison with the Group's external auditors as part of the year end and interim financial statements.
  • Other ad hoc tasks as required.

    • What We Require of You:

  • The candidate should have a strong desire to learn and develop. Bring energy and passion for what they do. A self-starter that is prepared to challenge the norm and explore new ways of doing things.
  • Must be qualified ACCA or ACA and have relevant experience of Group financial statements.
  • Must be technically strong with a firm understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP accounting standards. Experience and understanding of consolidations is essential.
  • Must be collaborative in order to build relationships across the organisation with a strong sense of team work. Must be able to communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Attention to detail and agility to work across a range of areas is critical. Must be able to take ownership of tasks, bear responsibility for work produced.
  • Must be computer literate with the ability to adapt to new software products. Strong Excel skills are required. Experience of Yardi would be advantageous.

    • What We Offer:

    Diversity and Inclusion: We recognise the importance of embracing diverse experience, skills and perspectives at all levels and operating in an inclusive working environment, in order for everyone to reach their full potential. We also recognise that it makes business sense, since being an inclusive employer leads to better business performance and higher levels of employee engagement and satisfaction. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skills and are committed to fostering a culture whereby everyone can reach their full potential.

    Flexible Working: As an inclusive employer, we recognise the positive impact flexible working can have on an individual, their wellbeing, engagement and productivity. Therefore, we are open to consider flexible working arrangements, both temporary or permanent.

    Learning and Development: At Canary Wharf Group, our employees receive a wide range of support to help improve their skills and achieve their career goals. We offer development opportunities through classroom and e-learning training, mentoring, cross department experience and on the job learning. We heavily invest in our staff attaining accreditations to develop existing and new skills, support chartered status, sponsorships and provide further educational opportunities which are job and business related. We never stand still and continually invest in developing skills and knowledge to ensure individual and company growth.

    Other Benefits: We are committed to building a safe, happy and healthy community for our employees and we offer a comprehensive range of benefits, all designed with our employees and their wellbeing in mind. From generous pension and insurance plans, to health benefits, subsidised gym membership, store discounts and family leave, our benefits package allows our employees to choose the benefits that suit them and their individual needs.

    If you are interested in joining our highly professional and skilled team for our next exciting phase of development, please complete the form on this page to apply online.

    Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint at any point.

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