Group Accountant

About the role

The Group Accountant will manage full sets of accounts for investment holding companies, support audit processes, and prepare consolidated financial statements for the group.

Key responsibilities

• Manage full sets of accounts for investment holding companies and handle audit requests, supporting schedules and audit adjustments.
• Assist month‑end closing, improve reporting processes and controls.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements, statutory accounts and US reporting deliverables.
• Handle intercompany balances, transactions matrix and group consolidation activities.
• Prepare monthly group financial reports and presentation slides.
• Collaborate with finance teams across subsidiaries to collect and validate financial data.
• Coordinate with external auditors and ensure compliance with IFRS, US GAAP and SEC reporting.
• Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives related to consolidation and reporting.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting for the selected group of entities.
• Participate in finance transformation projects and provide ad‑hoc financial analysis.

Required profile

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or related discipline; professional accounting qualification preferred.
• 3–5 years of accounting or audit experience, including hands‑on group consolidation.
• Prior audit experience with a mid‑tier or Big Four firm; combined Big Four and commercial finance experience is a strong advantage.
• Experience preparing management reports for a listed company.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and good Excel skills.

Required skills

• IFRS and US GAAP accounting standards.
• SEC reporting requirements.
• Advanced Excel.
• Experience with Xero accounting software.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and accounting system migrations.