Interim Head of Reporting and Audit

Interim Head of Reporting and Audit

Posted Today by HAYS

Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London, UK

Summary: The Interim Head of Reporting and Audit will lead a critical global audit project for a dynamic organization during a key transition period. Reporting to the CFO, the role involves managing the global statutory audit process and ensuring compliance with IFRS across multiple jurisdictions. The position requires strong technical accounting knowledge and excellent stakeholder management skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence financial excellence within a globally operating company.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the global statutory audit process across multiple jurisdictions
  • Coordinate with external auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate audit delivery
  • Oversee the preparation and review of statutory accounts in compliance with IFRS
  • Develop and maintain a structured audit plan, ensuring all milestones are met
  • Act as the primary point of contact for global finance teams to ensure alignment and consistency
  • Provide technical accounting guidance and support to internal teams
  • Foster collaboration and transparency across global entities through effective stakeholder management

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience leading complex global audits and statutory reporting
  • Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and international standards
  • Excellent planning, organisational, and stakeholder management skills
  • ACA/ACCA/CPA qualification (or equivalent)
  • Experience in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
  • Bonus: Big 4 or multinational background, SAP S4HANA familiarity

Salary (Rate): £500 daily

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Finance

Detailed Description From Employer:

Your new company
A dynamic, globally operating organisation undergoing a key transition period. With a strong international presence and a commitment to financial excellence, this company offers a unique opportunity to lead on a critical global audit project.

Your new role
Reporting to the CFO you will:

  • Lead and manage the global statutory audit process across multiple jurisdictions
  • Coordinate with external auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate audit delivery
  • Oversee the preparation and review of statutory accounts in compliance with IFRS
  • Develop and maintain a structured audit plan, ensuring all milestones are met
  • Act as the primary point of contact for global finance teams to ensure alignment and consistency
  • Provide technical accounting guidance and support to internal teams
  • Foster collaboration and transparency across global entities through effective stakeholder management

What you'll need to succeed
  • Proven experience leading complex global audits and statutory reporting
  • Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and international standards
  • Excellent planning, organisational, and stakeholder management skills
  • ACA/ACCA/CPA qualification (or equivalent)
  • Experience in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
  • Bonus: Big 4 or multinational background, SAP S4HANA familiarity

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