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Title: Head of Financial Reporting

Salary: £110,000 - £120,000 + generous discretionary bonus & benefits

Location: central London - hybrid - 2/3 days WFH per week

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Our client, a privately owned, multinational dry bulk and tanker shipping group headquartered in London with operations across Europe and Asia, are seeking a technically adept Head of Financial Reporting to join their London finance team.

Job Responsibilities:

* Overseeing Group statutory and management accounting;

* Preparing and monitoring Group cash flow forecasts;

* Investment appraisals and financing;

* Cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting;

* Dealing with financial institutions;

* Maintaining strong financial and internal controls;

* Maintaining relationships with auditors and tax advisers across group locations;

* Working closely with the management team;

* Assisting with ad hoc projects as may be required by the CFO and the Board of Directors.

Requirements:

* Chartered Accountant (ACCA/ACA/CMA equiv.) with audit experience from a Big 4/Top 10 firm.

* Previous experience in an accounting role within the shipping industry is desirable

* Ability to work independently with minimum support, to liaise with senior individuals, and to supervise and mentor others;

* Sound knowledge of technical accounting IFRS and UK GAAP;

* Experience of performing investment appraisal and financing due diligence;

* Good understanding of Shipping/Tonnage Tax;

* Experience of process improvements and staff management;

* Ability to operate effectively in a multi-cultural and multi-currency environment