Group Accountant

About the role: Join Storio as the Group Accountant and make a significant impact on the accuracy and efficiency of the financial reporting process, ensuring the Group's continued growth and success in the online European Photo Product and Gifting market. As the Group Accountant, you will be responsible for managing the month-end and year-end close process using Cognos, our Group consolidation system. You will take ownership of Cognos, providing essential support to accounting users across all locations to ensure high-quality month-end and year-end reporting. Additionally, you will prepare the Group financial statements and manage audit processes. Your proactive approach will drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls within the finance department.

Your Daily Adventure at Storio

• Manage the month-end and year-end close process in Cognos, the Group consolidation system as part of the group finance team.
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly cash forecasting to optimise efficient cash usage.
• Prepare month-end accounting for holding companies in Oracle.
• Own and manage intercompany, the intercompany matrix & reconciling any intercompany difference with the entities’ financial controllers reporting into the wider consolidation process.
• Prepare Group financial statements and ensure audit readiness.
• Independently prepare technical accounting and financial papers and other internal/external reports from Cognos.
• Lead and provide Cognos support to accounting users across all locations, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Responsible for continuously improving Group reporting processes by optimising Cognos to better meet reporting needs. This includes identifying areas for improvement, proposing solutions, and implementing those enhancements.
• Based on the audit outcomes, independently create and  propose solutions to audit review comments.
• Identify and advise on improvements to processes to elevate audit timeliness, performance and result, whilst maintaining minimal operational impact.
• Own and manage the IFRS 16 leases across the group.
• Contribute to project teams focused on financial systems, control, and compliance.
• Contribute to the professionalisation and process improvement of the group finance department.
• Develop and document business processes to strengthen internal controls over the month-end and year-end process
• Identify areas for improvement and make constructive suggestions in overlooked systems and processes.
• Relieve tasks from the Group Financial Controllers when required

How You Make Your Mark

• Your role as the Group Accountant will significantly impact the organization's financial reporting accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements. By effectively managing the month-end and year-end close process, you will contribute to informed decision-making across various finance departments. Your proactive involvement in project teams and process improvements will enhance the overall efficiency of the finance function, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• In a challenging and fast-moving environment, your ability to drive results independently and work collaboratively with stakeholders across different regions and functions will be critical to ensuring accurate financial reporting and streamlined processes. Your strong analytical skills and attention to detail will enable the organization to maintain a clear overview of financial performance and prioritize strategic initiatives accordingly.
• By actively contributing to the professionalization and process improvement of the group finance department, you will help create a more streamlined and agile finance function. Through your hands-on and socially skilled approach, you will build effective working relationships and foster a culture of collaboration, ensuring the Group's financial success.
• By having a high level understanding of different functions within the organisation and how they influence finance tasks

What You Bring to the Party

• Qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA, or other post-qualification experience.
• Systems-focused, with preferable experience in Cognos or other consolidation solutions.
• Thorough accounting and reporting knowledge with an understanding of IFRS.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain an overview of financial processes.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English.

Extra Kudos for Experience

• Relevant work experience in an in-house finance team at a large SME or small multinational