Head of Financial Reporting

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Job description

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

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