Financial Reporting Accountant London, England
Job description
Company Description
-You enjoy finding answers and helping diverse teams to plan and meet their goals. Good with numbers, you communicate easily at many levels, explaining complex ideas in simple ways.
Come and be part of our team. We’re shaping the future of a global business with an innovative mindset and a fascinating product.
We’re the world’s leading diamond company – a unique luxury business that thrives on the creativity, passion and knowledge of our people.
To push our company forwards, we always need to think differently. We welcome diverse perspectives, people who spark fresh thinking and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions
In return, we provide you with the space and support to grow and achieve your ambitions.
Job Description
-We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Financial Reporting Accountant to play a pivotal role in ensuring on-time reporting of high-quality financial data. The ideal candidate will take full responsibility for analysing and consolidating financial data for monthly and quarterly reporting. You will form strong working relationships with senior stakeholders and finance teams across the business, and aid in the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives in financial reporting.
Responsibilities:
- Execute accounting and reporting policies, standards, procedures, and timetables.
- Ensure that financial transactions and reporting are completed and submitted based on company and local statutory requirements.
- Assess financial data encountered, provide insightful analysis and commentary for senior management, and notify the finance teams of reporting issues and resolutions.
- Assist with the monthly consolidation process using Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), thereby ensuring that consolidation journals are calculated and relevant postings are made.
- Prepare ad hoc accounting papers and provide analytical support to the Financial Reporting Coordinator and Group Financial Reporting Manager.
- Prepare audit schedules and ensure all audit schedules are up to date and are of the highest standard for interim and year-end audits.
- Contribute to accounting issues papers and audit committee reporting as required.
- Participate in Group-wide finance projects alongside liaising with external auditors.
Full JD will be provided at interview stage.
- Qualifications
-A minimum of at least one year PQE preferred - Educated to degree level with relevant accounting qualification, e.g., qualified chartered accountant.
- Experience of working on a group consolidation and interim and year-end reporting.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Good understanding of financial modeling and operational mining knowledge advantageous.
- Experience with analysis and technical accounting matters.
- Familiarity with Internal Controls/SOX advantageous.
- Strong Excel skills as well as a good working knowledge of HFM and other relevant tools.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the business and externally
If you believe that you have the experience and capability to fulfill this role, we encourage you to submit your application today and be a key member of our team!
- Additional Information
-A great working environment - The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company
- Staff discount
- Fantastic pension scheme
- We have up to 27 days of holiday with the opportunity to buy or sell 5 more days
- Mental health is a top priority for De Beers Group.
- We offer free subscription to Headspace and have mental health first aider
- Competitive salary
- Exceptional benefits package
- Employee share schemes and variable salary components
- Your Choice membership discounts
- Free on-site gym & classes
- Free breakfast and lunch at on-site staff restaurant
Who we are
De Beers Group is a company with a rich history and a sparkling future. Since 1888 our experts have searched the world for nature’s most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant – for our people, our customers and the world around us. Venetia Mine is part of De Beers Group Managed Operations Business which integrates mines, operations and support functions in the De Beers Group producer countries of Canada and South Africa to shape a safe, sustainable future for De Beers Group’s people, shareholders, communities and partners.
Safety
Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.
Inclusion & Diversity
We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. Referrals Referral incentive applicable: This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive according to the Employee Referral Scheme. Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only.
Background Checks
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications
This listing will be closed as soon as sufficient applicants have been received
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