UK & Ireland Statutory Leader

Job Description Summary

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.

The UK and Ireland Region statutory leader is responsible for providing statutory leadership and guidance to the finance and non-finance teams for the UK and Ireland Region.

In this role you will use your experience and expertise to solve problems, execute objectives for self and others, and impact short-term and some long-term business goals.

You will be responsible for effectively executing the statutory activities for all legal entities within the region, as well as overseeing the execution of the statutory organisation deliverables.

We are expecting you to lead and drive actions, understand complex issues and provide resolutions. We also expect you to be able to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines at times to ensure the objectives of the organisation are met.

As the successful candidate, you will also be responsible for managing a team based in different countries, so must demonstrate strong leadership skills.

Job Description

This will include the active involvement in financial reporting of the company, the implementation of its policies and internal controls and leading audit requirements.

This position will report to the North & South Europe Controller and will work closely with the rest of the Region Controllership team to ensure we meet our key controllership objectives.

You will also be expected to communicate with senior leadership from the business line, HQ and external auditors to execute your deliverables.

Roles and Responsibilities (but are not limited to):

Audit requirements

• Manage internal and external audit works for your Region to ensure on-time delivery of the statutory requirements, execution of the audit plan against the regulatory deadlines.
• We expect you to be able to utilise your technical knowledge to discuss technical matters with the audit team.
• Coordinate all deliverables with the relevant owners & responsible parties to ensure documentation is provided to high quality and on time.
• Ensure that any findings are resolved with appropriate owners (Stat, OTR Finance, FP&A, HR, Tax, Legal, other functions) for both US GAAP and local statutory purposes.
• Look for opportunities to improve the audit process, including identifying opportunities to reduce stat to GAAP adjustments by addressing the root cause.
• Ability to direct and guide the business organisation with the required disclosures and notes required for the statutory filings using their technical knowledge and expertise e.g. within the UK, section 172, IFRS16 requirements.
• Support the compilation of local supplementary statistical filings.

Transactional tax

• Oversee the compliance of the transactional tax filings required for your region e.g. VAT and CIS / RCT WHT.

Technical controllership:

• Ensure compliance with GE policies. Facilitate implementations of new rules and new tools impacting finance reporting.
• Review processes to improve overall efficiency, particularly LEAN simplification initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Vernova Hub and Genpact teams to ensure the compliance, integrity of the accounts, and harmonisation of the accounting treatment.

Team leadership

• Responsible for the oversight of a team that will support with the execution of the statutory goals.
• Share knowledge and experience to develop the Regional team.
• Drive and encourage processes improvements and legal entities simplification.
• Collaborate with in-country service providers to identify opportunities to reduce statutory costs and manage risks.

Qualifications:

• A degreeinaccounting or finance and/or a recognised accounting qualification.
• Proven years of experience in auditing, accounting, or financial reporting – ideally over 8 years within this area.
• Managing statutory audits/project management experience – ideally over 5 years experience within this area.
• Demonstrated proficiency of accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP/local accounting standards and legal requirements).
• Must be fluent in English.
• Highly proficient use of MS Office, SAP experience preferable.

Desired Characteristics:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate complex business issues in a clear / concise manner to multiple levels of the organisation and other functions.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Previous experience with tax aspects (direct and indirect).
• Established project management skills, ability to execute according to timelines.
• Significant analytical skills – able to link financial results to operational performance drivers.
• Adaptable / Flexible – being open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances, and/or to work in ambiguous situations.
• Integrity – accepting and adhering to high moral, ethical, and personal values in decisions, communications, actions and when dealing with others.
• Someone who is proactive and determined, committed to delivering high-quality work.

About Us:

GE Vernova is a world leader in the energy solutions market with a portfolio of energy businesses across the globe. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition – and we want you to be part of that change and enjoy imagination at work.

If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of clean, reliable energy, come join us.

At GE Vernova – Grid Automation, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of energy. We offer a collaborative environment where your expertise will be valued, and your contributions will make a tangible impact. Join us and be part of a team that is driving innovation and excellence in control systems.

About GEV Grid Solutions:

At GEV Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why we come to work:

At GEV, our engineers are always up for the challenge – and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What we offer:

A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements

Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities – including private health insurance.

Additional Information

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