Senior Professional-IFRS

Job description

Acuity Knowledge Partners

Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity) is a leading provider of bespoke research, analytics and technology solutions to the financial services sector, including asset managers, corporate and investment banks, private equity and venture capital firms, hedge funds and consulting firms. Its global network of over 6,000 analysts and industry experts, combined with proprietary technology, supports more than 500 financial institutions and consulting companies to operate more efficiently and unlock their human capital, driving revenue higher and transforming operations. Acuity is headquartered in London and operates from 10 locations worldwide.

The company fosters a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment, nurturing talent, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation.

Acuity was established as a separate business from Moodys Corporation in 2019, following its acquisition by Equistone Partners Europe (Equistone). In January 2023, funds advised by global private equity firm Permira acquired a majority stake in the business from Equistone, which remains invested as a minority shareholder.

For more information, visit www.acuitykp.com

Job Purpose

Financial statements are to be prepared as IFRS requirements and adherence to generally accepted accounting principles and audit for the console entities at group and standalone entities. Books are closed as per the timelines and in compliance with business accounting policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing financial statements of the assigned entities at various level as per local GAAP, IFRS, and UK GAAP,
• Monthly closing and reporting of books of accounts for assigned legal entities, at standalone and console basis,
• Responsible for the regular day to day accounting, and reconciliations for the legal entities assigned,
• Responsible for statutory audit for the stand alone, and consolidated financials,
• Design and contribute for building strong financials and operating accounting processes,
• Lead automation of tasks to have smooth month end close process and operating accounting processes,
• Any other task as assigned by the management.

Key Competencies

• CA\ACCA - (Inter) with 3-5 years of work experience majorly in audit firms, MNCs with similar work experience.
• Experience in monthly closing of books, and regular day to day accounting,
• Experience of console and standalone audits,
• Good Communication and Inter-personal Skills,
• Good analytical skills and conceptual thinking
• Ability to work individually and as a member of a global team,
• Acquires/demonstrates business maturity, and
• Highly motivated, with willingness to take ownership, and prepared to excel in an intense, high-pressure work environment.

Expert in use of MS Excel, MS Word, and Pdf.