Reporting Accountant Specialist

“Life Unlimited” At Smith + Nephew. We design and Manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

The Reporting Accountant Specialist supports the delivery of high quality, timely reporting for group, management and statutory purposes. The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with external financial reporting requirements including IFRS and local statutory laws & regulations.

What will you be doing?

• Will be responsible for Month end close cycle, General Ledger, Fixed Accounting, Intercompany Accounting and Lease accounting, HFM/ Tagetik financial reporting.
•  Ensure that transactions are documented, in compliance with group standards (including the Minimum Acceptable Practices) and, where relevant, Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
•  Responsible for high quality, timely reporting for group and statutory purposes and providing ad-hoc analysis and decision support to the business.
• Participation in the annual Budgeting and Forecasting cycles utilizing HFM/Tagetik and SAP.
• Accountable for balance sheet integrity and reconciliations, to safeguard assets and to ensure the optimal use of resources across the business; and to ensure that any ageing of balances is fully investigated and resolved.
• Support and implement continuous improvement initiatives e.g. process standardization and business efficiencies, with the aim to lower cost, improve service and reduce compliance risk.
• Build and maintain a strong working relationship with the transactional accounting teams.
• Manage the requests from external and internal auditors, other advisors and relevant country Authorities.
• In combination with the Finance Controller, monitor, assess and implement changes to comply with external reporting and accounting requirements.
• Assess and implement changes to comply with internal changes to the business or S&N accounting environment. Mentoring and training the junior team members.

What will you need to be Successful?

• Education: M.Com / MBA Finance / Semi qualified or Qualified CA / CMA.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in Global accounting practice.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and have working knowledge, expertise and experience in reporting under IFRS
• Demonstrates experience in analyzing financial data, drawing sound conclusions and developing proposals/solutions
• Must have IFRS / GAAP accounting experience, Month-end reporting and control frameworks.
• Able to demonstrate a track record of success in working with diverse stakeholders
• Should have the ability to assess, react quickly and decisively to problems, taking tough decisions where needed or escalating issues as appropriate.
•  Expertise in SAP, HFM, Tagetik system
• Fluency in English - Good verbal, written communication skills.

• Flexible to work in UK shift.

You. Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and patients we serve.

Inclusion, Diversity and Equity – committed to welcoming, celebration and thriving on Diversity. Learn more about it on our website : https://www.smith-nephew.com/.

Other reasons why you will love it here!

• Your future: Major medical coverage + Policy exclusions and Insurance non-medical limit.
• Education Assistance
• Work / Life balance: Flexible Personal / Vacation time off, Privilege leave, Floater leave etc.
• Your Wellbeing: Parents / Parents in law’s insurance coverage also available.
• Flexibility: Hybrid work model (for most professional roles).
• Extra Perks: Free Cab Transport facility for all employees, one time meal provided to all employees as per shifts.

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