Group Financial Accountant - Consolidations

Group Financial Accountant - Consolidations page is loaded Group Financial Accountant - Consolidationslocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R4304The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure.Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions.Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions.The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world's leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform.The Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,300 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world's most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist. Role Overview The role will work closely with wider Finance team, Global Process Owners, Regional and Divisional CFO's broader finance team. Key deliverables include the monthly Group consolidation as well as support of the annual and interim result of the Group. Role Responsibilities Ownership of the Group's multi-currency consolidation process for both internal management and statutory purposes. Liaison with global process owners to ensure a timely and accurate close across 27 countries. Preparation of individual notes to the Group's consolidated accounts under IFRS and associated analysis. Review of monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations to ensure integrity and appropriate understanding / analysis of business unit submissions and overall consolidated results. Preparation of monthly consolidated Balance Sheet and Cash Flow, along with process reporting to show both what the results are and how we know if they accurate and not misstated. Liaison with other Group functions (Tax, Legal, Company Secretarial, Treasury and Compliance) to ensure that supporting analysis for the annual report is prepared in a timely manner and delivered to fulfil the Group's reporting requirements. Liaison with the external audit teams. Support of the annual budgeting and planning processes including working with the Group FP&A team to prepare quality forward looking consolidated reports. Developing the functionality inherent in the consolidation tools and building controls and reporting in line with best practice. Developing and implementing best practice end to end processes. Support for the wider team's delivery requirements including ad hoc project work as required. Experience / Competences Essential Previous experience with multi-currency consolidations and plc group accounts is essential, preferably using Hyperion Financial Management or OneStream Qualified Accountant Excellent Excel skills Strong analytical ability and problem solving skillsDesired Open to innovative ideas/ experiences and ability to create new ideas, approaches or insights Seeks opportunities for improvements Excellent attention to detail, highly organised with a proactive approach Band & level: Professional, 5 Company Statement We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement. Location UK - 135 Bishopsgate - London Connecting clients, communities and colleagues for sustainable growth TP ICAP connects people, platforms, ideas, and insight across the world's financial, energy and commodities markets. As a global leader in market infrastructure and data-led solutions, we enhance market access, increase efficiencies, and unlock possibilities. Work with us Joining TP ICAP puts you at the heart of markets that matter.You'll have the freedom to innovate and act on your initiative. We'll train you and build your abilities in your specialist area, so that you can become an expert in your field. And all within a connected network that's there to set you up for success.TP ICAP Group is a collection of premium brands each with a distinct, client-focused offering. Underpinning and connecting these client-facing brands is the financial security, operational strength and know-how we have as a Group.Connections are at the heart of what we do. We combine our people's know-how with the latest technology to improve price discovery, trade execution and liquidity flow.Connections create strength. Through them, we help our clients to manage risk, realise investment strategies and expand the scope for growth.And connections act as a catalyst. Sparking richer solutions for our clients to break new ground, modernising markets for future performance, and creating dynamic careers for our people. Our capacity to connect builds trust, supports communities and gives us the power to anticipate and respond to change, whatever direction the world takes. It's what makes TP ICAP a mainstay in the global markets, now and in the future.TP ICAP. We connect.