Group Accountant, Inchcape Shipping Services
Controls & Reporting
£58k
More information about location
2-3 days a week in office (Fenchurch Street, London)
Global marine services
Open for applications
Global marine services
1001+ employees
Open for applications
£58k
More information about location
2-3 days a week in office (Fenchurch Street, London)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To have a connected world, in which their customers trade successfully and make better decisions in every port, everywhere.
Role
Who you are
- Excellent knowledge of IFRS, consolidation and statutory accounting
- Experience as financial auditor having been involved in both control and substantive group audits and financial risk management
- Global experience in a multi-national, multi-cultural organisation
- Good command of the English language (oral and written)
- Auditing experience of a group consolidation system
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, open to change and innovation
- Experience of the shipping agency industry (desirable)
- Knowledge of Hyperion & Unit 4 Financials (desirable)
- Experience in working on a GL accounting system (desirable)
- Project management experience (desirable)
- Sarbanes-Oxley trained (desirable)
- University degree in finance, accountancy, business
- Qualified and Registered Chartered Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CA(SA) (or equivalent))
- Controls qualification/certification (desirable)
What the job involves
- We have an exciting opportunity for a Group Accountant to join the team
- This role is an essential part of the Finance team for ISS, supporting the implementation of the control and process framework, as well as the financial accounting and reporting agenda across the globe
- Process and control documentation is drafted and/or reviewed as required at a level that is understood by the business globally
- Contribution towards the implementation of processes cross-functionally to be a success,
- It contributes to the preparation of high-quality consolidation and reporting of the Inchcape Group financial results on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis,
- Provision of financial information under its remit for external reporting is timely, accurate and compliant with IFRS
- Delivery to the annual external audit cycle to be delivered to a high quality and on a timely basis,
- It contributes to clear technical accounting guidance drafted to the business (including written technical accounting papers) on any matter arising
- The Group Policies and Manual are adhered to
- Controls & Processes Creation & Review (45%):
- Contribute towards the Process and Control project steerco through drafting process documents where these don’t exist and enhancing those that do
- Perform walkthroughs of the processes cross functionally as required, to identify key controls within each process
- Support the business in understanding how the controls are implemented and how they are being monitored
- Support business process owners through advising on control gaps within their business processes
- Draft group standards, processes and related templates for the finance operating manual
- Financial Accounting & Reporting (25%):
- Preparation and review of all monthly actuals reporting (Income statement, Balance sheet and Cash flow) ensuring it is compliant with IFRS and Group accounting policies and reported to the shareholders by deadline
- Assist in the implementation of new IFRS requirements and/or regulatory requirements, as advised, to prepare the business to meet these requirements by deadline
- Support the Global Accounting team with development of the Group accounting policies, ensuring they evolve with the business and driving adherence globally
- Contribute towards the roll out of a robust Financial Accounting and Reporting control environment that adheres to the Inchcape Group policies and embeds best practice across the business
- External Audit (20%):
- Contribute towards the group audit process. Work directly with the external audit team, providing them with high quality information, to ensure the audit is completed on time, and updating group audit internal coordinator on status on a timely basis
- Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely annual UK statutory consolidated and single entity financial accounts (including Income statement, Balance sheet, Cash Flow and notes to the financial statements) ensuring they are completed and filed on time
- Technical Advice and Projects (10%):
- Provide best-in-class technical accounting advice to the business through written technical accounting papers
- Support the identification and mitigation of accounting risks across the Group
- Educate and advise the business on how to use the accounting systems
- Provide ad hoc analysis as required by the Global teams, including Treasury, Tax, M&A, IT, Internal Audit, Legal and HR
Salary benchmarks
Our take
With over 175 years of maritime experience, Inchcape Shipping Services is a leading provider of marine services, managing all aspects of multinational ports and maritime logistics, from crew management to legal compliance. Its extensive network covers over 85% of the world's ports, supported by its network of port agents and partner companies.
Despite its long-standing presence, Inchcape stays ahead by embracing diversity initiatives and prioritising workforce welfare. Recognising the unique health and financial needs of shipping industry workers and their families, Inchcape leverages its extensive maritime experience to provide exceptional care for its employees. Additionally, the company has developed industry-leading visualisation software that offers customers real-time information on their vessels and ports.
Inchcape was acquired by Epiris in early 2022, a London-based equity firm, which has spurred its expansion into new market sectors, including the acquisition of Belgium's Kennedy Hunter NV. The company also announced the opening of a new office in Busan, South Korea, enhancing its global reach. Under Epiris' guidance, Inchcape plans to continue making strategic acquisitions to grow its network and operational expertise. Shifts in the C-suite means Svend Andersen was appointed as the new CCO bringing a fresh perspective to lead the company through this next phase of growth.
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Company benefits
- Flexible hybrid working
- Global coverage with travel opportunities
- Pension contribution
- Family health / medical cover
- Car allowance
- Generous external training
- All you can eat Udemy subscription
- 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee discount scheme for retail/travel/leisure
- Life assurance cover
- Contributory company pension scheme
- Full Employee Assistance Programme including access to care support covering work, family, relationships, money and health
- Career development and progression opportunities, including travel to other Inchcape port locations across the UK
- Values Award celebration events
- Team building days
Company values
- Global Perspective - we connect the world and see the bigger picture
- The Power of People - we rely on the strength of local agent knowledge and relationships
- Progress - we adopt new thinking and push for positive change in our industry
Company HQ
City of London, London, UK
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Leadership
Philippe Maezelle
(Chief Executive Officer)Previously worked as CEO at International SOS and Alfred H Knight. Also worked at DHL for 14 years.
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