Group Head of Technical Accounting

I'm currently partnering a FTSE 100 Consumer organisation who have a great track record of career development on their search for a Group Head of Technical Accounting.

The successful Group Head of Technical Accounting will provide technical support across the business, both within UK and International. As you will have International focus in this role, you will be able to gain maximum exposure from Senior Management to Board Level.

Responsibilities of the successful Group Head of Technical Accounting:

• To lead the team in ensuring a strong technical foundation for the Finance teams across the Groups.
• To provide technical advice on accounting queries and partner with finance and business partners on the accounting of complex transactions
• Prepare and review accounting papers in support of accounting treatments to the Board and external users
• Preparing and presenting training on IFRS and other technical updates and key topics of accounting interest to finance teams
• Reviewing changes on new accounting standards, exposure drafts and other reporting requirements, identifying the potential impacts to the Group and working with finance or other stakeholders to adopt required changes.
• Maintaining the Group Accounting Policies Manual and keeping it up to date.
• Supporting the preparation of Group and statutory financial statements and press releases relating to the half-year and year-end annual reports and accounts.

Background and Qualifications of the successful Group Head of Technical Accounting:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA)
• Big 4 Technical/audit experience
• Strong technical accounting background in IFRS
• Technically minded and commercial acumen
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Strong report writing skills