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The Reporting Accountant plays an important role in aiding the timely and accurate reporting of monthly results for two Wood Entities The Reporting Accountant will work closely with the Finance Manager who will work in the new EPM Oracle consol tool validating loads of data from feeding ERP’s, not necessarily Oracle and ensuring that data has been properly loaded, tie to appropriate management structures, balance, etc. In addition the role will also provide support in building and uploading information to be used during the annual budget, mid-year forecast and rolling forecasts for each of the BU’s. Overhead (SGA and Indirect) reporting during month end close in Oracle, ensuring overheads are reported correctly in Hyperion, and delivering monthly overhead reporting complete with commentary to the Business and local functions Responsible for the preparation of overhead budgets, rolling forecast and mid-year forecast, with agreement of local functions, working in conjunction with the Business Unit Ensuring allocations are posted correctly per business and legal entity i.e. Real Estate, IT, Insurance Act as a focal point for internal and external audits, working in conjunction with the Business Unit, to ensure ongoing queries and information requests are completed in a timely and proper manner Approval of balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring sign-off of the completeness and accuracy of reconciliation is completed. This includes working with the Delhi shared services team on behalf of the business to resolve reconciliation queries Liaising with the Compliance team, to ensure all information is received as required for legal entity statutory reporting, working in conjunction with the business where required for additional analysis for disclosures Execution of various ad hoc financial analysis and tasks as and when required Review of fixed assets ensuring assets under construction are approved and accounted correctly, and a half yearly review of full register to determine whether any disposals are required. HFM consolidation and reporting experience is an added advantage. Qualifications: Degree qualified Preferably working towards CA/CPA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent Knowledge, skills and experience: Experience in a reporting or other key finance role advantageous Embraced and embedded change Experience using EPM Oracle and/or Power BI advantageous Achieved challenging performance targets Good understanding of IFRS Preparing annual and long-term budgets and forecasting Ability to contribute to a high performing team High levels of cultural awareness, sensitivity and discretion Knowledge of corporate governance and decision making Demonstrated a commitment to continuous learning and development Demonstrated technical excellence Personal attributes: Connect and establish effective, cross-cultural working relationships with all levels of the organisation Energy and compassion Balance humility and self confidence Be forward thinking and able to see the ‘big picture’ Ability to: Communicate well with a diverse audience Work effectively across different cultures, driving a global mind-set Contribute to a climate that delivers on expectations and strengthens relationships Prioritise requests from multiple sources Work as solid accountants, be analytical and able to work under pressure & with tight deadlines. Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
