Finance Accountant - Financial Reporting


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Jefferson Wells

Listed on

16th April 2021

Location

City Of London

Salary/Rate

£200 - £325

Type

Contract

Start Date

ASAP

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Role: Finance AccountantLocation: RemoteDuration: 3 monthsRate: £325/day PAYE Role Purpose:Collect complex financial information from HSBC's subsidiaries, branches and associates and prepare consolidated financial statements for reporting to the Group CAO, FinOps and externally.Provide assurance to senior management and the Group CAO over external disclosure by analytically reviewing consolidated financial information and writing commentary that fully explains the financial performance and position of the group.Ensure financial reporting complies with applicable financial reporting standards, SEC rules and local laws.Drive group financial reporting processes, identify improvements and deliver efficiency gains.Ensure financial reporting processes adhere to established SOX controls; identify control weaknesses and path to remediation.Key Activities:Preparation of primary statements, notes and other disclosures for quarterly earnings releases, interim report and the Annual Report and AccountsPreparation or review of ad hoc information, reports, and presentationsImplement and monitor monthly and quarterly financial reporting processes to ensure timely dissemination and collection of financial informationImplementation of new reporting requirements and controls to the reporting process.Experience / Qualifications:Recognised professional accountancy qualification is essentialFinancial reporting and consolidation experience is preferredExperience with consolidation tools, particularly Hyperion (Saracen), is beneficialAbility to communicate complex financial issues confidently to line managementAn awareness of developments in accounting and regulatory environmentStrong spreadsheet skillsAbility to analyse unstructured problems and queries and propose pragmatic solutionsSelf-starter/motivated - ability to work with minimum supervision with attention to detailWork to strict deadlines, under pressure and be a team playerTo apply please send your CV's in the first instance

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