About the role:
The main purpose of the role is to act as an independent accounting expert supporting the preparation of the multi-currency global consolidation and delivering quality assured financial statements and supporting analysis within the timetable. This individual will work closely with entity Financial Controllers, GBS RTR team and with the external auditors.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the preparation of the monthly multi-site, multi-currency consolidation process to deliver flash reporting and full financial statements
Consolidate financial information in Hyperion Financial Management (’HFM’), ensuring that investment, equity and intercompany positions eliminate in full
Prepare consolidation journal entries with supporting documentation
Work with the entity Financial Controllers and GBS RTR team during the monthly close process to ensure internal deadlines are met
Reconcile the intercompany profit elimination reserve (‘ICP reserve’) and investigate significant variances
Support the preparation of the balance sheet and cash flow and its variance analysis for inclusion in the monthly reporting pack
Prepare and reconcile all roll forwards for key accounts including Goodwill, tangible and intangible assets
Work with the GBS RTR team to maintain the integrity of the Chart of Accounts
Work with the External Reporting and Hyperion Support teams to deliver changes required to local reporting and the consolidation to integrate acquisitions and changes in accounting policies
Prepare information required for interim and full year debt covenant testing
Prepare audit files and analysis for external audit on a timely basis to support the delivery of an efficient audit process at half-year review and year-end audit
Ensure that all processes, reporting and controls in relation to the consolidation are appropriately documented
Support the External Reporting team in the preparation of the half year accounts and Annual Report & Accounts
Support the Consolidation team with close governance activities
Proactively assist RTR Consolidation Manager to identify any areas of improvement to help maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of the processes, lead the implementation of improvement initiatives of medium level of complexity
Skills & Experience:
Minimum 4+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience
Experience in working with IFRS and local standards; Experience in preparing an IFRS consolidation preferably in a multi-site, multi-currency environment is a plus
Knowledge of Technology: MS Office; SAP/HFM are an advantage
Strong communication skills
Mature attitude towards challenges and problem solving - being able to work with limited guidance and able to determine information needed to resolve issues, manage pressure effectively and cope well with setbacks
Taking ownership of assigned responsibilities, including self-study/research needed to execute the same
Being able to work to tight deadlines and changing priorities
Continuous improvement mindset
Working Conditions:
Hybrid working – 1 day per week in the office driven by business requirements as Convatec has a flexible approach to office working.
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