Assistant Financial Controller

Department Corporate Finance Media

Main Purpose of Job

Provide assistance to the Senior Director Finance in relation to the co-ordination recording and reporting of all financial activities for IMG Media Ltd and be responsible for all financial activities relating to the three smaller entities in the UK (Seven League Ltd Cingularity Ltd IMG Sports Media Scotland). In addition assist with IMGs broader group reporting requirements internal controls and budgeting and support the annual group and statutory audit process.

Reports To Senior Director Finance Media

Direct Reports One

Hours of Work Monday to Friday 9am 5pm

Contract Type / Length Permanent

Location Chiswick Park London

Key Responsibilities

Financial reporting & Analysis

Managing all aspects of the general ledger and ensuring accounting practices are in compliance with companys policies

Ability to lead direct & guide the team including necessary training and supervision to achieve the collective and individual goals.

Play a vital role with period-end accounting and timely group reporting across IMG Commercial entities in the UK including various quarterly reporting packs Transfer Pricing calculations / estimates and tax submissions.

Responsible for timely and accurate submission of balance sheet reconciliations for those entities.

Contribute to the effective operations of Media control environment where applicable.

Assist in drafting technical accounting work-papers

Responsible for the preparation of financial statements in compliance with official guidelines and requirements for IMG Commercial entities in the UK

Play a lead role for statutory audit for the UK IMG Commercial entities and assist with the group annual audit

Ensure timely submission of other reporting requirements including CT VAT / GDST PAYE.

Point of contact for the offshore shared service team (WNS) for activities related to those entities.

Ensure HR related expenses are reviewed and recorded correctly including payroll P11d PSA Health insurance.

Responsible for IMGs quarterly Withholding tax process entity balance sheet net downs SNTV (JV) Equity income calculations and identifying and estimating Onerous provisions for loss making contracts.

Assist with entity cash flow forecasting.

Ad-hoc project work as required

Other

You may also be required to carry out any other duties which are within the scope and purpose of the job.

Unusual Challenges or Circumstances e.g. shift(s) / unsocial hours / travel etc

May be required to work additional hours as necessary (especially during reporting deadlines)

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge and Experience

Mandatory

Proven 3-4 experience as assistant financial controller or other similar position

Solid knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102 / 101) and regulations

Knowledge or exposure to US GAAP / IFRS

Knowledge or exposure to SOX controls / environment

Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes (financial closure reporting etc.)

Confident and flexible team player with the ability to work with commercial staff across the organization

Desirable

Previous team management experience

Hands on experience of working within the media or sports rights industry

Experience of working in a worldwide group

Experience in using SAP accounting system

Experience in using OneSource Tax Provision system

Skills and Abilities

Mandatory

Must be able to plan and organise work to meet deadlines and determine priorities.

Must be able to work on own initiative to identify problem areas and work through to a satisfactory conclusion

Good Excel skills

Very good communication and interpersonal skills

Qualifications and Training

Mandatory

Qualified Accountant ACA / CIMA / ACCA or equivalent

Aptitude

Mandatory

Must be able to work calmly under pressure and work as part of a team to achieve results

Proactive and self-motivated with excellent communication and organisational skills

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

A finisher with the genuine drive and commitment to deliver against objectives at all times

A strong interest in Sports

Desirable

A strong interest in Media

Key Skills

International Development,B2C,Bid,EMC,IT Services

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1