Purpose
Reporting to the Internal Control & Consolidation Lead, the individual will support the preparation of the Group's consolidated financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards (IFRS), support the monthly closing activities as part of the consolidation team, support the internal control over financial reporting activities.
Individual accountabilities
1. Lead the preparation of quarterly and annual Group consolidated financial statements, including the preparation of the consolidation journal entries such as IC profit, dividends, Purchase Price Allocation adjustments, lease accounting under IFRS16 and adjustments related to acquisitions or other corporate transactions.
2. Support the preparation and review of the Group’s consolidated financial statements “Annual Report” (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, statement of changes in Equity, and related disclosures).
3. Ensure the correct application of IFRS 16 at Group level by reviewing lease data submitted by subsidiaries, performing consolidation adjustments on lease liabilities and right-of-use assets, and preparing related disclosures in the consolidated financial statements.
4. Collaborate with the Group Accounting and Consolidation Team in maintaining and updating the Group’s accounting manual, with specific reference to consolidation rules and IFRS application.
5. Support the audit process by preparing detailed documentation and responding to external auditor questions regarding consolidation and disclosure.
6. Work closely with Group Tax, Group Treasury and M&A team to ensure proper accounting treatment of areas like tax (current and deferred), factoring and acquisitions.
7. Provide technical accounting training to the sites together with the FP&A team.
8. Together with Board Specialist maintain, provide support and enhancements to the Ammega Reporting System.
9. Support the ICFR project supporting the project management, ensuring consistent/compliant approach among the Group entities, reporting results, proposing corrective actions in case of identified control deficiencies.
Shared accountabilities
10. Lead various ad-hoc projects as required by the Group Accounting and Consolidation Department and or other finance leader
11. Collaborate with Ammega Finance Leadership Team
Requirements
12. University or equivalent degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
13. At least 5 years experience in technical accounting or similar financial roles preferably in international and or Group consolidation department or in external audit (Big4)
14. Experienced in preparing and reviewing Consolidated Financial Statements (IFRS)
15. Good knowledge of International accounting standards (IFRS 3, IAS 36 and IFRS 16)
16. Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Fluent in English, advanced level written & spoken)
17. Very strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
18. Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
19. Internal control over financial reporting (“ICFR”) experience
20. Board consolidation/reporting tool (as a plus)
21. Smart working possibility approx. 60%