Corporate Accounting Lead

CORPORATE ACCOUNTING LEAD

Our client, a Major Oil and Gas Operator is seeking an experienced Corporate Accounting Lead. This is a 6 month PAYE contract role based in London with a hybrid working model in place (3 days working in the office and 2 days working remotely).

Description:

Responsible for statutory accounting and compliance for UK financial reporting.

Areas of Responsibility Competence Level:

Management
Providing management of accounting and compliance obligations
Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement
Provide accounting functional excellence, advisory and governance across the various client locations
Maintain and develop a robust system of internal controls over financial reporting to ensure the reliability of financial statement and compliance with relevant UK plc requirements

Accounting Compliance

Ensure compliance with IFRS and local gaap, accounting policies and procedure, and external regulatory and legal requirements for:
UK Statutory Accounts, Provisions & Compliance, Dividends, Interco Transactions, Management Charges, IFRS2, Hedging etc.
Support the external statutory audit process

Critical Skills, Qualifications Experience, etc.:

University degree
ACA professional accounting qualification
Extensive experience in financial reporting within a multinational company and/or Big 4 firm, with a strong preference for experience in the oil and gas sector
Strong technical accounting skills, with in-depth knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP and internal control requirements
Proven track record of managing relationships with auditors
Exceptional management abilities with the ability to train, mentor, and develop staff
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information in a clear and concise manner
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Enjoys challenging status quo and looks for continuous improvement in delivering better business results