Head of Financial Reporting

Title: Head of Financial Reporting Salary: £110,000 - £120,000 + generous discretionary bonus & benefits Location: central London - hybrid - 2/3 days WFH per week *Visa sponsorship not provided Our client, a privately owned, multinational dry bulk and tanker shipping group headquartered in London with operations across Europe and Asia, are seeking a technically adept Head of Financial Reporting to join their London finance team. Job Responsibilities: * Overseeing Group statutory and management accounting; * Preparing and monitoring Group cash flow forecasts; * Investment appraisals and financing; * Cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting; * Dealing with financial institutions; * Maintaining strong financial and internal controls; * Maintaining relationships with auditors and tax advisers across group locations; * Working closely with the management team; * Assisting with ad hoc projects as may be required by the CFO and the Board of Directors. Requirements: * Chartered Accountant (ACCA/ACA/CMA equiv.) with audit experience from a Big 4/Top 10 firm. * Previous experience in an accounting role within the shipping industry is desirable * Ability to work independently with minimum support, to liaise with senior individuals, and to supervise and mentor others; * Sound knowledge of technical accounting IFRS and UK GAAP; * Experience of performing investment appraisal and financing due diligence; * Good understanding of Shipping/Tonnage Tax; * Experience of process improvements and staff management; * Ability to operate effectively in a multi-cultural and multi-currency environment