Financial Reporting Accountant

Gerald Group•Stamford, CT

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Reporting Accountant will support the reporting function within the organization, overseeing the collection, analysis, and dissemination of financial and operational data. This role is crucial in providing support to the annual audit function and other statutory reporting matters.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance.
Minimum 5+ years of general accounting/auditing experience.
Working knowledge of technical accounting rules.
High degree of integrity and strong ethical standards.
Strong listening, written and oral communication skills; comfortable presenting to all levels of management.
Self-starter with a high level of initiative, strong work ethic and the ability to gather, synthesize, organize, and report information. Solid planning and project management skills; extremely reliable with meeting deadlines.
Ability to work in office Monday through Friday.
Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS including footnote disclosures and accounting memos. Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and integrity of all disclosed financial information.
Preparation of individual company annual statutory financial statements and reporting under local (i.e. UK or Swiss) GAAP.
Lead the preparation of the annual budget process. Develop and implement reporting frameworks and dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs).
Partner with senior management to understand reporting needs and ensure alignment with strategic objectives
Stay updated on changes in financial regulations, accounting standards, and statutory reporting requirements.
Act as the point of contact for external auditors during statutory and non-statutory audits. Prepare and review necessary documentation and responses for audit inquiries.
Implement recommendations from audit findings to enhance reporting processes.