Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced finance professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the group consolidation process and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. This role requires a deep understanding of accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the group consolidation process, including the preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with SFRS.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, half yearly and annual financial reporting.
• Coordinate with subsidiary finance teams to gather and review financial data.
• Analyse management accounts and financial statements and provide insights on variances.
• Assist in the support of the annual budgeting and forecasting process by closely interacting with various finance teams.
• Assist in the preparation of management reports and presentations for senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
• Support the quarterly review and annual audit process and liaise with external auditors.
• Evaluate and look at opportunities to simplify and improve reporting requirements by regions, improved leverage of existing systems and in process standardisation in the planning and analysis area.
• Manage submission of financial reporting to Parent Group
• Participate in the implementation of new accounting standards and policies.
• Participate in the implementation of new accounting systems and/or chart of accounts.
• Provide guidance and support to junior accounting staff.
• Perform related ad-hoc duties as required

Key Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on group consolidation and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of SFRS and consolidation principles.
• Experience with Listed REITs or Big Four experience a plus
• Proficiency in IBM Cognos Controller and SAP systems is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.