Job Description

• Co-ordination with overseas Operating Companies to ensure complete and timely reporting in accordance with relevant accounting standards and in line with the Group reporting timetable.
• Providing advice and guidance to Operating Company finance teams to assist them in meeting their reporting obligations in the most efficient manner.
• Preparation of commentary and analysis for the Group and Property management accounts and budgets for the respective Boards.
• Monitoring and analyzing Operating Company performance.
• Maintaining the process documentation for group reporting procedures, ensuring accuracy and updates on a timely basis.
• Assisting with the external audit, including supporting the Group Reporting Manager with timetabling and the day-to-day running of the audit.
• Contributing to the production of the Group Annual Review by the preparation of schedules, notes and commentary.
• Assisting in providing support to Operating Companies in training and developing staff in the efficient use of the consolidation system.
• Analyzing and reviewing developments in financial reporting standards and work with the Group Reporting Manager and the Operating Companies to ensure compliance with external GAAP and our accounting policies.
• Assisting in providing guidance to Operating Companies on the application of Group accounting policies to specific issues or transactions.
• Undertake ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting, as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities