Head of Financial Accounting #291 @ Global INGO

Head of Financial Accounting #291

Global INGO

c. £60,000 - £65,000

London, UK

Our partner is a well-known and respected global INGO. They are seeking an experienced, senior member of the finance team to lead the financial year-end and external audit processes and oversee the monthly balance sheet controls and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the financial year-end financial accounting close process, and in the preparation for year-end financial reporting for the UK, country and regional offices.
• Lead on key risk areas, identifying potential weaknesses, making recommendations and developing plans to address these before year-end.
• Lead on the annual statutory audit process, including agreeing on the audit scope, reviewing the audit findings and management responses, and following up on agreed action plans.
• Ensure that there is an appropriate control framework across all offices, responsible for driving improvements in efficiency, and in updating the country office Finance Manuals.
• Lead on monthly global balance sheet reporting.
• Lead on financial accounting services to the UK office.

Person Specification

• Qualified accountant with experience of operating in a complex, global organisation. Strong technical skills and knowledge of UK SORP and UK/International GAPP and legal requirements, UK VAT, PAYE and other tax issues.
• Experience of leading year-end and external audit processes.
• Proven ability of managing a cross-cultural team – remotely and in-person
• Excellent business partnering and negotiating skills, the ability to influence and liaise and work with a wide range of colleagues and other internal and external stakeholders.

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