Group Accounting Manager

Skills
Accounting StandardsChange ManagementCharitiesCharity GovernanceFinancial ModelingFunctional Requirements SpecificationGroup Accounting
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • Hold an ACA accounting qualification or equivalent
  • Proven technical knowledge of IFRS accounting standards and Charity SORPs
  • Strong technical accounting and writing skills
  • Management experience
  • Experience leading audits and/or liaising with auditors
  • Strong communication skills and executive presence
  • Outstanding analytical skills (financial modeling)
  • Project management and leadership skills
  • Experience working in an environment with remote stakeholders
  • Ability to make limited trips to organization's Country Offices

Nice to have

  • Flexibility
  • Change management

Day to day

  • Ensure compliance with FRS Charity SORP and other statutory/regulatory requirements
  • Provide robust accounting advice to internal stakeholders
  • Update new accounting standards
  • Collaborate with the Governance and Compliance team
  • Prepare and review FRS and UKGAAP reporting and technical accounting papers
  • Advise stakeholders on technical accounting issues
  • Liaise with auditors on technical accounting matters
  • Implement new FRS developments/standards
  • Provide internal and ad-hoc training on technical accounting
  • Support the Group Accounting and Reporting Manager

Hiring process

  • Complete an application via recruitment portal
  • Two-stage interview process with face-to-face interviews