Job Title: VP of Group Accounting
Description:
We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled VP of Group Accounting to join our senior finance leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant to lead the development, implementation, and management of the central financial accounting, reporting, and control environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* To develop, implement, and manage the central financial accounting, reporting, and control environment to allow timely and effective delivery of consolidated management accounting and annual audited financial statements in line with IFRS.
* Coordinate monthly closing process and reconciliation of general ledger accounts along with the Revenue & Costs control teams.
* Work with both internal and external auditors during financial and operational audits.
* Develop and implement various internal group accounting procedures.
* Coordinates information on all changes in local regulation principles regarding accounting and taxes & monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and company procedures.
* Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and financial performance metrics to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement, along with the Central Cash & Liquidity team.
* Assist in the preparation of Budgeted Group Cashflows as well as monthly variance analysis.
* Assist the GFC in the management of the Group Management Incentive Program along with internal & external legal teams.
Requirements:
* Proven leadership of large teams of professional/specialist staff.
* Proven experience of being part of a senior leadership team.
* Good analytical skills and close attention to detail.
* Excellent communication skills with business users of all levels both written and verbal.
* A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with at least 5 years post qualification experience in a variety of senior finance roles in large finance functions in industry.
* Exposure to IFRS reporting, tax compliance and planning, and strong technical accounting skills.
* The ambition and potential to take on increasingly senior roles within the business.
* High energy and drive, and flexible enough to work in a dynamic and changing environment.
* Excellent Academics and a proven history of achievement.
About Us:
We are Planet, a leading technology company transforming payments by putting customer experience first. We offer integrated solutions that include payment processing, VAT refunds, dynamic currency conversion, and management services for merchants in the Retail and Hospitality sectors worldwide.
Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 per annum depending on experience.