Job Summary:
The Financial Reporting & Consolidation Manager is responsible for overseeing the accurate and timely preparation of consolidated financial statements, statutory reporting, and management reports. This role ensures compliance with accounting standards (IFRS/US GAAP) and local regulations, supports strategic decision-making, and leads the financial reporting and consolidation processes across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Financial Consolidation & Reporting
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation of financial statements for the group or multiple entities.
- Prepare and review consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS, US GAAP, or local accounting standards.
- Coordinate intercompany reconciliations and eliminations.
- Ensure timely submission of management and statutory reports.
2. Accounting & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to accounting policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
- Review complex accounting entries, including foreign currency, intercompany, and tax adjustments.
- Support internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and clarifications.
3. Analysis & Decision Support
- Provide variance analysis and financial insights to support management decision-making.
- Collaborate with business units to ensure accurate reporting of financial performance.
- Identify and implement process improvements in reporting and consolidation workflows.
4. Leadership & Collaboration
- Supervise and mentor junior staff in the finance or consolidation team.
- Coordinate with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and other finance functions for seamless reporting.
- Act as a key point of contact for auditors, regulatory bodies, and internal stakeholders.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
- 58+ years of experience in financial reporting, consolidation, or accounting, ideally in a multi-entity organization.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP; familiarity with local regulatory reporting requirements.
- Experience with ERP and consolidation systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, OneStream).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to coordinate across multiple teams.
- Attention to detail and high level of integrity in financial reporting.
