- Salary
- £50k – £60k
- Location
- London
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Contract
- Department
- Finance
Description
Finance Systems Accountant | 9-Month FTC | London | Hybrid | £50,000 - £60,000 | FTSE 100 FMCG | JRVB36446
A leading global FMCG group is looking for a Group Finance Systems Accountant to join its systems team on a 9-month fixed term contract. Reporting to the Head of Finance Systems, you will manage the process of consolidating subsidiary data into the group's financial results from a systems standpoint.
It comes at a pivotal time, due to business change and IFRS 18 implementation both feeding into the group's reporting systems.
The Role
- Prepare the consolidation system for both period-end reporting and budget/forecast cycles
- Ensure the completeness and validity of reporting entity submissions into the system
- Support the development and testing of complex reporting spreadsheets used to capture entity data for upload into IBM Cognos Controller
- Assist with the planning, testing and implementation of technical upgrades to reporting and consolidation systems
- Work with the Group Finance Systems team to identify and implement system and process improvements
- Support the maintenance of the systems chart of accounts and company structures
- Previous experience with consolidation software
- Sound knowledge of IFRS, consolidation and financial reporting
- A proactive approach to improving processes and adding value
- Qualified accountant and member of a professional accounting body (desirable)
- Experience performing consolidations for a complex business, including multi-currency
- Month-end close and wider reporting process experience
- Pension scheme with matched contributions of a minimum of 4% up to a maximum of 10%
- Life assurance
- 25 days holiday annually (pro rata)
Skills
IFRS