Supporting consolidation process, statutory accounting and other group reporting
Providing key data for corporation tax reporting
Full involvement in the external audit process, including participating in discussions with auditors and other advisors and anticipating/resolving queries arising
Assisting with financial and tax due diligence on potential acquisitions
Reviewing completion accounts and determining final payments required, as well as ongoing monitoring and calculation of forecast contingent payments
Production of technical papers detailing accounting treatment for any one off or complex accounting issues arising
Financial reporting to regulators for regulated entities within the group
Assisting with integrating the finance functions of acquired companies
Assisting with company hive ups and simplification of group structures
Assisting with identifying, documenting and implementing opportunities for process improvements within the finance team’s systems and controls
Ongoing maintenance of group accounting manual for new standards and accounting requirements