Group Accountant

Group Accountant · Manage full sets of accounts primarily investment holding companies and handle audit requests, maintain supporting schedules, and follow through on audit adjustments and local statutory financial statements · Assist to monitor month-end closing progress and help improve reporting processes and controls. · Support the preparation of consolidated financial statements, statutory accounts, and US reporting deliverables. · Support group consolidation activities and handle intercompany balances and transactions matrix · Assist in the preparation of monthly group financial reports & PPT slides. · Collaborate with finance teams across various departments and 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 the annual budgeting and forecasting processes for the selected group of entities. · Participate in finance transformation projects and provide ad-hoc financial analysis as required. · Any other duties as assigned. Requirements · Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related discipline; a professional accounting qualification is preferred. · At least 3–5 years of relevant accounting or audit experience, including hands-on group consolidation. · Prior audit experience with a mid-tier or Big Four firm. Big Four experience combined with commercial finance experience is a strong advantage. · Experience preparing management reports for a listed company. · Good working knowledge of IFRS and strong Excel skills. · Experience using accounting systems such as Xero. · Able to meet reporting deadlines, resolve reconciliation issues, and communicate effectively with finance teams across multiple entities. · Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-moving environment. · Experience with ERP or accounting system migrations and integrations is an advantage. · Knowledge of US GAAP or SEC reporting is an advantage.