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Consolidation Manager & Technical Accountant

Atari
Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Posted
13 days ago
Department
G&A
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Professional accounting qualification or equivalent experience, such as ACA, ACCA, CPA or a comparable qualification.
  • Demonstrated experience leading group consolidations and preparing consolidated financial statements under IFRS.
  • Strong technical accounting experience, including the ability to review contracts, assess complex transactions and prepare well-reasoned accounting position papers.
  • Experience managing an external audit cycle and acting as the primary point of contact for auditors.
  • Experience working in, or closely supporting, a publicly traded company or another environment with rigorous financial reporting and control requirements.
  • Working knowledge of US GAAP, or the ability to assess and explain the relevant differences between IFRS and US GAAP in practice.
Nice to have
  • Experience with purchase price accounting, opening balance sheet reviews and post-acquisition integration.
  • Experience in a multi-entity, international group with operations across different currencies and jurisdictions.
  • Experience in media, entertainment, technology or video games.
  • Experience improving consolidation tools, financial close processes, reporting systems or internal controls.
  • Big Four training or experience, particularly where followed by hands-on experience in a publicly traded or similarly complex company.
What the job really is

The Consolidation Manager & Technical Accountant at Atari will lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual IFRS consolidation process, preparing consolidated financial statements and disclosures. This role involves technical accounting guidance on complex transactions and streamlining the annual audit cycle while collaborating with finance teams across various international locations. The position requires a detail-oriented accountant who can navigate between various financial documents and processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

Benefits
  • Flexible hours
  • Enhanced holiday
  • Company sick pay
  • Pension enrolment
  • Annual pay reviews
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Things to weigh
  • First dedicated hire for this function, which may involve building processes from the ground up.
  • Role requires navigating complex accounting standards in a multi-entity environment, which could be challenging.
  • No specific salary mentioned in the posting.
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