On behalf of our client a Shipping & Financial company we are looking for an expert Accounts Supervisor - Financial Reporting & Analysis function.
Operational responsibilities:
Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the financial reporting of group entities, ensuring all processes are completed on time.
Ensure timely reviewing of Periodic System Processes (clearing of closed transactions, running of Foreign Exchange differences, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and others, as needed).
Maintain the general ledger across group companies and ensure all inter-company transactions are accurately estimated and recorded in a timely manner (including Loans, Service Agreements, restructurings, and other intercompany transactions).
Validate the financial data to ensure consistency, accuracy, and integrity across accounting records and reports.
Monitor, follow-up and discuss with Accounts Managers the terms of the inter-company agreements, and re-new, amend and /or terminate accordingly.
Conduct the accounting treatment of complex and advanced financial matters, including unique or non-routine transactions, group restructurings and other special transactions, ensuring full IFRS compliance and proper disclosures in the financial records.
Assist in the estimate and preparation of the Tax provisional calculations and filings, together with the Chief Accounting Officer.
Coordinate and liaise with external auditors, as key contact role, and assist in the preparation of audit schedules, supporting documentation and responses to audit queries.
Coordinate and liaise with tax and other external consultants, as and when necessary, to assist in the review and assessment of Group companies, to be in line with with existing and new local and EU tax law requirements.
Monitor compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures, and identify improved and enhanced processes to be implemented.
Financial Reporting:
Review and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and applicable Group’s policies and procedures.
Assist in the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements, as and when requested, for various group levels of the structure.
Responsible for the review, commentary and assessment of the Draft Audited Financial Statements of Group Companies, and the Draft Audited Consolidated Financial Statements, where these are applicable, in coordination with the Chief Accounting Officer.
Review, monitor and assist in the assessment and preparation of the EU Directives reporting requirements and filings, as adopted by the local authorities. These may include: CbC reporting, DAC6, CRS, CSRD, PILLAR II, and any other directives/laws to be adopted, affecting the Companies in scope, locally or remotely.
Review and prepare various recurring and ad-hoc financial analysis and treasury-related reports, and any other related report, as assigned and requested by the management.
Financial Analysis and Systems Implementations:
Accountable, in coordination with Chief Accounting Officer, for the set-up and implementation and maintenance of the Consolidation reporting module
Monitor and preparation of Group Consolidated Accounts, on a monthly and/or quarterly, or annual basis.
ERP Systems and Business Intelligence (BI)
Utilize ERP systems proficiently to manage and extract financial data, perform reconciliations, and generate reports.
Identify and suggest improvements in ERP system functionality, workflows, and data integrity to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Collaborate with IT and finance teams to test and implement new system features and enhancements.
Participate in the development and implementation of BI reporting tools to support decision-making.
Design and maintain dynamic financial reports using BI platforms for use in both finance and treasury functions, along with IT /Advisor’s support.
Advanced Excel Reporting:
Build and maintain advanced Excel models and reports, including use of complex formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and dynamic charts for financial reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Use Excel to automate and streamline manual reporting processes and deliver insights for treasury and management purposes.
Preparation of ad-hoc reports, as these are assigned and requested by management.
Required Skills & Competencies:
Strong analytical skills pertaining to finance and accounting, including financial analysis, reporting, and tax planning.
Time management and prioritization and ability to meet tight deadlines.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Highly effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
Strong knowledge and experience in IFRS financial reporting and Consolidations.
Proficient in the MS Office Suite, and Advanced Excel skills (i.e. use of formulas, pivot tables, charts, etc).
Experience in Financial analysis and reporting.
Experience with ERP Systems (SAP S4 Hana) and process improvement
Very good knowledge of BI tools (e.g. SAP Analytics Cloud) for reporting and dashboards.
Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or another business-related field
Professional qualification ACA/ACCA/CPA
Minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience
Experience with ERP Systems, Business Intelligence
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