UK remote
International Record to Report Manager
About this role
About the opportunity Join our Finance Division as an International Record to Report Manager to make a real impact every day. We say that because we know that every conversation we have, every code line we write and every interface we design is another opportunity for us to enrich our customers’ experiences. The R2R Manager owns the record-to-report process across our international entities and leads the team that delivers it.
The role makes sure the books close accurately and on time, that technical accounting positions are sound and documented, and that audits, statutory accounts and controls run smoothly. Some of the other responsibilities include : Own the end-to-end R2R process, so accounts are complete, accurate and delivered within Group reporting deadlines. Run the close calendar and track close KPIs, such as on-time close, reconciliation completion and post-close adjustments.
Make sure every balance sheet reconciliation is prepared, reviewed and approved, and that reconciling items are cleared promptly. Own accruals, prepayments and journals standards, including coding and cut-off, so the team applies them consistently across regions. Set the intercompany process, including monthly matching, elimination and loan balances. Own fixed asset and capex accounting policy, including useful lives and the go-forward procedure.
Partner with FP&A to explain monthly business performance and variances. Prepare the short-term and long-term operational cash forecast and funding needs. Manage banking relationships and bank structure, and the capital adequacy reporting for regulated entities. Bring acquisitions and newly onboarded entities into the R2R process. Apply consistent methods across entities, and make sure any deviations are justified and documented.
Technical lead: the go-to for technical accounting, who forms, documents and defends positions, reviews the technical accountant's work and presents to auditors. Policy ownership: revenue, leases, business combinations and PPA, impairment, share-based payments, capex useful lives, and consolidation, FX and intercompany, with the standards still to confirm. Reporting and policy: statutory and sub-consolidation accounts, the policy manual with an annual review, and moves to new standards such as IFRS 18.