Financial Reporting Accountant

Reference Number

GRO0948

Financial Reporting Accountant

Closing date for applications

17 February 2014

Country

United Kingdom

City

Reading

Function/Discipline

Finance & Planning

Employment Category

This is a permanent role

This role is offered on local conditions

Working Hours

Standard hours apply

Full/Part-Time

Full Time

Number of Roles Available

1

Salary

Competitive salary and benefits package

Position Summary

We are now recruiting for a Financial Reporting Accountant to work within the Group Financial Reporting Team contributing to the consolidation, understanding and communication of the quarterly results of the Group.

 

The successful candidate will work within a team of 6 qualified accountants and will report to the Group Financial Reporting Manager.

Key Accountabilities

• Contribute to the preparation and control of the BG Group Annual Report and Accounts and Data Book.
• Assist in the preparation and verification of the quarterly results announcement.
• Preparation of management information to support quarterly results announcement and analyst presentation.
• Liaise closely with Assets (overseas operations) to understand quarterly results and business developments.
• Advise asset finance staff on accounting transactions.
• Ensure Group compliance with BG accounting policies.
• Support other Group functions on finance related issues.
• Preparation and review of Group Balance sheet and income statement reconciliations.
• Maintenance of the Group consolidation system and month end close routines.
• Preparation of subsidiary statutory accounts.
• Every individual has a duty to both themselves and those around them to ensure that safe practice is adhered to at all times. In addition to any specific accountabilities for HSSE, all employees are accountable for ensuring that they take care of themselves and adopt exemplary safe behaviours.

Unique Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Attribute

Experience required:

• Experience of working within a financial reporting or similar role.
• Strong financial accounting background.

Knowledge and skills required:

• Degree qualified or equivalent in a related subject.
• Qualified accountant with experience in financial reporting.
• Knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Self starter with strong analytical and presentational skills.
• Production of detailed and accurate financial reporting under challenging time scales.
• Ability to work in pressurised situations.

Personal attributes required:

• Flexible and self motivating.
• Able to prioritise workload.
• Committed to both team and individual deadlines.
• Proactive and forward looking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good at problem solving.
• Good team working and networking skills.

Additional Information for External Candidates

BG Group values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities; applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates.

 

Please note that after the closing date you will no longer be able to apply for the vacancy. The specific time of closing is midnight UK time on the date displayed. BG Group also reserves the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date without prior notice.

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