Group Accountant, Storio group

• Qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA, or other post-qualification experience
• Systems-focused, with preferable experience in Cognos or other consolidation solutions
• Thorough accounting and reporting knowledge with an understanding of IFRS
• Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain an overview of financial processes
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English

Desirable

• Join Storio as the Group Accountant and make a significant impact on the accuracy and efficiency of the financial reporting process, ensuring the Group's continued growth and success in the online European Photo Product and Gifting market
• As the Group Accountant, you will be responsible for managing the month-end and year-end close process using Cognos, our Group consolidation system
• You will take ownership of Cognos, providing essential support to accounting users across all locations to ensure high-quality month-end and year-end reporting
• Additionally, you will prepare the Group financial statements and manage audit processes
• Your proactive approach will drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls within the finance department
• Manage the month-end and year-end close process in Cognos, the Group consolidation system as part of the group finance team
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly cash forecasting to optimise efficient cash usage
• Prepare month-end accounting for holding companies in Oracle
• Own and manage intercompany, the intercompany matrix & reconciling any intercompany difference with the entities’ financial controllers reporting into the wider consolidation process
• Prepare Group financial statements and ensure audit readiness
• Independently prepare technical accounting and financial papers and other internal/external reports from Cognos
• Lead and provide Cognos support to accounting users across all locations, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
• Responsible for continuously improving Group reporting processes by optimising Cognos to better meet reporting needs. This includes identifying areas for improvement, proposing solutions, and implementing those enhancements
• Based on the audit outcomes, independently create and propose solutions to audit review comments
• Identify and advise on improvements to processes to elevate audit timeliness, performance and result, whilst maintaining minimal operational impact
• Own and manage the IFRS 16 leases across the group
• Contribute to project teams focused on financial systems, control, and compliance
• Contribute to the professionalisation and process improvement of the group finance department
• Develop and document business processes to strengthen internal controls over the month-end and year-end process
• Identify areas for improvement and make constructive suggestions in overlooked systems and processes
• Relieve tasks from the Group Financial Controllers when required
• Your role as the Group Accountant will significantly impact the organization's financial reporting accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements
• By effectively managing the month-end and year-end close process, you will contribute to informed decision-making across various finance departments
• Your proactive involvement in project teams and process improvements will enhance the overall efficiency of the finance function, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• In a challenging and fast-moving environment, your ability to drive results independently and work collaboratively with stakeholders across different regions and functions will be critical to ensuring accurate financial reporting and streamlined processes
• Your strong analytical skills and attention to detail will enable the organization to maintain a clear overview of financial performance and prioritize strategic initiatives accordingly
• By actively contributing to the professionalization and process improvement of the group finance department, you will help create a more streamlined and agile finance function
• Through your hands-on and socially skilled approach, you will build effective working relationships and foster a culture of collaboration, ensuring the Group's financial success
• By having a high level understanding of different functions within the organisation and how they influence finance tasks