Title: Head of Financial Reporting
Salary: 110,000 - 120,000 + generous discretionary bonus & benefits
Location: central London - hybrid - 2/3 days WFH per week
Visa sponsorship not provided
Our client, a privately owned, multinational dry bulk and tanker shipping group headquartered in London with operations across Europe and Asia, are seeking a technically adept Head of Financial Reporting to join their London finance team.
Job Responsibilities:
- Overseeing Group statutory and management accounting;
- Preparing and monitoring Group cash flow forecasts;
- Investment appraisals and financing;
- Cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting;
- Dealing with financial institutions;
- Maintaining strong financial and internal controls;
- Maintaining relationships with auditors and tax advisers across group locations;
- Working closely with the management team;
- Assisting with ad hoc projects as may be required by the CFO and the Board of Directors.
Requirements:
- Chartered Accountant (ACCA/ACA/CMA equiv.) with audit experience from a Big 4/Top 10 firm.
- Previous experience in an accounting role within the shipping industry is desirable
- Ability to work independently with minimum support, to liaise with senior individuals, and to supervise and mentor others;
- Sound knowledge of technical accounting IFRS and UK GAAP;
- Experience of performing investment appraisal and financing due diligence;
- Good understanding of Shipping/Tonnage Tax;
- Experience of process improvements and staff management;
- Ability to operate effectively in a multi-cultural and multi-currency environment
