Group Assistant Controller

Job description

Overview
We currently have an opportunity for Group Assistant Controller to join our Group Finance team on a full time basis.

Reporting to the Corporate Group Controller, the core focus of the role is to assist the Group Controller in providing technical accounting advice and guidance, including implementing new changes, requirements and improvements.

In addition to providing advice on potential regulatory implications, the role will help lead all technical accounting preparation for global teams and prepare accounting policies.

The incumbent will work closely with the GC in the development, streamlining and maintenance of the risk, compliance and governance and internal control frameworks, as well as the supporting process policies and procedures and the internal accounting manual to ensure that the global finance team operates within a robust control environment.

Help to maintain and, where necessary, implement the required systems to support the global teams to achieve the required outcomes of a highly effective finance team.

Together with the GC, maintain and produce the group consolidation and the associated reporting processes and help to improve the Group’s consolidated financial reporting.

Support the Group Financial Controller and CFO by providing leadership and direction in the Treasury function across the business.


Key Accountabilities and Performance Indicators
Technical Accounting
Supporting the production of the annual report and accounts and other financial reports
Assisting with interpretation and implementation of new regulatory and reporting standards and amendments
Providing post-implementation support and training
Owning the statutory reporting and group reporting templates to ensure they are up to date
Work closely with the business to ensure that changes in accounting policies are implemented properly
Improving the organisation's documentation of policies and procedures to enhance the quality of financial reporting
Acting as a point of contact for external auditors on any technical accounting matters
Supporting with drafting technical accounting papers
Process Maintenance and Improvement and Associated Systems and Technology
Assist in developing robust group policies and procedures, including but not limited to process maps, SOPs and work instructions
Help to improve efficiencies by identifying opportunities for improvement
Assist in driving identified efficiencies through to completion
Working to develop training materials and assisting to implement and support this initiative throughout the global business
Work with the global team to develop and maintain the Finance Manual
Assist in creating accounting position papers
Assist in creating accounting policy papers
Ensure accounting policies are reviewed per the required schedules, updated accordingly and approved
Help to maintain all existing finance systems, including but not limited to:
Ensuring data integrity
Ensuring policies are in place and maintained
Ensuring controls are embedded and maintained
Ensuring updates are consistently applied
Ensuring employees are trained and consistent processes are followed
Identifying opportunities for and assisting group rollouts for new technologies and systems for finance functionalities including building in the frameworks per the existing platforms above
Assist in maintenance of the global chart of accounts
Assist with accounting processes related to business development – develop, implement and maintenance of acquisition checklists, liaison with 3rd party advisors where required, due diligence and modelling, completion accounts, PPA and take on entries
Financial Reporting
Assist in the production of high-quality financial accounts and reports for the Group and associated companies
Ensuring the company complies with all regulatory requirements regarding financial reports
Preparation of the Group’s multi-currency consolidation process for both monthly internal management and statutory purposes
Treasury
Oversee and execute treasury daily activities, cash forecasting and liquidity requirements, working with Regional Finance teams for inputs
Liaise with third party treasury and forex consulting for cash forecast requirements and forex risk mitigation
Assist the Group Controller and CFO with ownership of the external banking relationships
Back-office support for forex deals confirmation and recording of hedge accounting requirements
Manage and oversee the cash forecasting and weekly liquidity reporting process
Support on external loan requirements - lenders' report, periodic interest payments, etc and prepare accounting entries for the transactions
Contingent treasury planning to integrate new demands from acquisition implications
Creating systems, process and best practice
Evaluate cash management strategic projects and implement as required
Other
Developing and supporting team members
Instigating cost saving initiatives
Liaison with finance teams as appropriate
Ad-hoc tasks and responsibilities associated with function as required.


About You
Prior experience in the major accounting and auditing companies will be a big plus
CA/CPA/CIMA/IPA qualifications
Advanced computer skills including the Microsoft Office suite (Excel and Word)
SAP skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience in TM1, Workday and BlackLine
Have a can do” attitude and thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment
Team approach
Ability to meet deadlines
Attention to detail
Flexible approach and adaptable to a changing working environment
Ability to find solutions, lead change, seek continuous improvement in processes – with a pragmatic approach that takes due consideration of the ability of teams to absorb change
Ability to navigate through complex situations and matrix organisation structure, to deliver results in a multi stakeholder and consultative culture
High personal and professional ethics and integrity
Energy, enthusiasm and initiative with empathy
Self-starter and a resourceful, progressive thinker
Additional Requirements / Working Conditions
Adhere to company values at all times
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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