Job Description: The Assistant Group Financial Controller will support the Group Financial Controller, providing full cover as necessary. Responsibility for managing accounting and external financial reporting of Odeon Cinemas Group; the technical and management lead on the successful transition of the group accounting to US GAAP whilst maintaining IFRS; responsibility for group treasury and cash flow forecasting, including actively managing the liquidity of the Group and its subsidiaries and involvement in capital restructuring; a key player in the compliance of the group with Sarbanes Oxley (“SOx”) legislation; responsible for the management and development of 3 team members. Job Responsibilities: Maintain operation of key controls, including SOx controls. Review and maintenance of the Delegation of Authority. Responsible for the Group Treasury function. Ensure that the liquidity of the group is maintained, manage intercompany funding requirements, improve cash efficiency and avoid trapped cash. Improve consistency of reporting through a group accounting policies manual, the use of HFM, alignment of GL charts of accounts and consolidation mappings across the group. Advise on and approve all judgemental or new accounting areas. Identify new accounting standards and work with OCG and AMC to ensure continued compliance. Support the team preparing technical accounting papers on material transactions. Responsible for lease accounting and associated controls (IFRS 16 and ASC 842). Manage the Term loan facility ensuring a full understanding of the facility documents and that terms are adhered to across the group, including covenant reporting. Work with the group FP&A team to lead the weekly cash flow forecasting process, ensuring complete oversight and understanding. Ensure appropriate actions are taken with regard to projected working capital and other cash flow movements. Ensure accurate and timely information is available to allow compliance and tax planning activities to take place efficiently. Ensure a good understanding of ongoing tax matters is obtained. Manage the group audit process and lead the relationship with external auditors (EY). Work collaboratively with internal audit to ensure their recommendations are implemented. Provide support to the Chief Finance Director, Group Financial Controller and other senior managers as appropriate on strategically important projects. Responsible for the OCG IFRS consolidated non-statutory accounts and FRS 102 holding companies statutory accounts, with particular input into any new and/or non-standard disclosures e.g. Corporate Governance and Going Concern. Monitor intercompany debt structures and equity levels to ensure the structuring remains optimal. Ensure the team is well managed, organised and motivated. Work with team members to create good quality development plans and appropriate training. Job Requirements: Experience of operating in a multi-national organisation Has the character and gravitas to succeed within the evolving business environment Can demonstrate a track record of effectively managing stakeholders A strong technical accounting background and understanding of international group consolidation Must be self-motivated and comfortable working and hitting tight deadlines Practice trained ACA Qualified accountant ACA/ACCA with post qualification experience, including experience in industry Job Details: Company: Odeon Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Manchester, England, UK Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here getyourvacancy.com
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