MCS Group is delighted to be supporting a key client source an Interim Group Financial Accountant on a 12 Month FTC basis.Belfast based role - Immediate need - Hybrid role - Competitive salary!Fantastic exposure with a Global Professional Services CompanyThe Role:Group Financial AccountantThis is a fantastic opportunity for a Group Financial Accountant to join the Global Financial Control team, based in the firm's Belfast office. In this role, you will provide high quality financial information to be used internally and externally. You will assist in driving the business forward and implementing changes within the global finance function and across the business as relevant, and implement and uphold best practice and standards across the finance function by acting as an adviser to the global function.This will include:Adhoc and project and merger workThis position also involves adhoc work which needs to be responded to quickly and efficiently. This will often involve new areas of analysis which will require planning and development and will range from one off tasks to project typeAssist with mid-year audit activities relating to the merged firmCarry out control and accounting reviews for the merged firm booksAdhoc analysis on financial data Management and financial accountingProduction of weekly key financial information reports for the management team.Working as part of a team to deliver month-end group consolidation and reporting to a five working day deadline, including:Preparation of inter-company invoices to support cross border transactions in accordance with UK and overseas tax requirements in the jurisdictions where the firm operates.Reconciliation of critical balances, including multi-currency GL accounts for global inter-office accounts.Monthly accounting checks on balance sheet accounts of overseas offices that represent key risk of misstatement of financial results.Production of month-end reports for the Group and each practice group and office globally.Maintenance of month-end processes and procedures to ensure smooth and timely operation.Participate in technical accounting topics.Analytical review of monthly office results to understand trends, significant transactions and identify errors.Preparation of high quality regular and adhoc financial information, applying critical evaluation and making recommendations suitable for senior management.Assist in the management of cross-border intra-group balances and funding on a multi-currency basis, in accordance with UK and overseas tax requirements Process improvements and ControlsAssist with the development of processes for increased efficiencies.Prepare with training materials.Assist in improving the control environment of the Group.Review and improve the internal controls across the Group, implementing changes as appropriate.Key RequirementsTeam player with strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate with others to achieve success as a team.Self-motivated and solution driven. Ability to work on their own, therefore taking initiative and having a desire to get the job done.Ability to work under pressure and take a flexible approach to the job. We report to tight deadlines which are mixed with last minute ad-hoc tasks for management. Must have excellent time management skills and be able to prioritise and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in an environment with shifting priorities.Strong IFRS knowledge and the ability to discuss technical accounting issues with senior group management.Thorough understanding of financial/management information systems and group structures.Ability to train other finance department members globally. Qualifications and ExperienceMember of recognised accounting body as a qualified accountant with at least 2 years post qualification experience. Experience in a finance function in an international environment an advantage.What do I do next?If the above sounds like you, then get in touch with Clare Simpson at MCS Group to discuss in more detail or submit your CV via the link provided.If this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit the MCS website to view a wide selection of our current jobs www.mcsgroup.jobsAll conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
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