External Reporting and Compliance Manager

Recruiter
Primark Ireland
Location
Dublin, Ireland
Salary
Unspecified
Posted
28 Mar 2023
Closes
27 Apr 2023
Ref
102952BR
Approved employers
Approved employer
Job role
Accountant, Compliance/risk, Financial planning & analysis, Tax
Sector
Retail and FMCG
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Experience level
Manager
External Reporting & Compliance Manager

Purpose of role:
You will lead a team of accountants whose responsibility will be to ensure Primark meet all our statutory and compliance obligations in existing and new markets. This role will require a deep understanding of the Primark and ABF group structure and you will be expected to proactively engage with various senior stakeholders to ensure deadlines are achieved. You will have a commercial mindset and will be expected to support the business as new strategic initiatives are launched by ensuring our compliance obligations are fulfilled.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Establish a mechanism to ensure appropriate review and reporting is performed at entity level in advance of period-end close
  • Lead the development and maintenance of secondary ledgers for all Primark entities and establish a governance process to ensure these are kept up to date
  • Set out and deliver a vision for an Entity Controllership function with Financial Reporting
  • Manage statutory, legal and all compliance reporting for all entities within the Primark group in accordance with local and group requirements
  • On-board compliance requirements for new markets into finance and deliver consistencies and efficiencies
  • Develop relationships with Retail and P&C to deliver best in class engagement on statutory obligations with Workers Council
  • Manage the ABF relationship effectively to ensure our Co-Sec requirements are met in the most efficient way possible
  • Manage the Board approval process for Senior stakeholders within Primark and ABF
  • Develop relationships with external third-party providers to ensure Primark’s statutory reporting cycle operates in an efficient manner
  • Build relationships with key internal stakeholders such as Tax, Treasury and Legal to ensure our statutory reporting is in compliance with regulatory compliance
  • Provide support (where appropriate) to local entities
  • Ensure proper books and records are held in all jurisdictions and are in accordance with local requirements (tax, accounting, legal etc.)
Essential knowledge, skills and experience:
  • Experience working in an External Reporting role
  • Experience working across multiple teams and markets
  • In depth knowledge of Primark’s statutory, legal and compliance requirements
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) – ability to communicate to all levels within the business
  • Commercial awareness and mind-set, with ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of wider business
  • Strong engagement skills, with proven ability in developing effective working relationships across all levels of the organisation
  • Excellent planning and project management skills, ability to multi-task, plan and prioritise work schedule for self and team and work within agreed timescales
  • Demonstrates leadership skills with the ability to inspire, lead, build & deliver through high performing teams
  • Able to draw knowledge from a broad experience of financial roles
  • Brings a challenger mentality and constantly looks for continuous improvement
Successful candidates will meet the following criteria:
  • Educated to Degree +
  • Accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CPA or equivalent)
  • 7+ years experience that spans financial and external reporting in a people management role for at least 3 years
  • Excellent communication skills combined with strong financial acumen
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrates initiative with strong work ethic
  • Operates with a high level of integrity, diplomacy, tact and professionalism
For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below. 

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