US GAAP Accountant - 9 month contract
£450 per day
City

The Company

Global investment management group manage over £90 billion via an international network of offices providing institutional and retail funds to an array of institutional and private client investors.

The Role

The role sits within the External Reporting department and and is business critical role in preparing documentation for the companies US listed reporting. Responsibilities include:

• Preparing US GAAP accounts (annual and quarterly statements) including converting UK to US GAAP
• Dealing with auditor requests under PCAOB rules
• Writing technical papers on US GAAP and the differences between US GAAP and IFRS
• Helping with US GAAP conversion
• Gap analysis to ensure SOX compliance
• Assisting the External Reporting Manager and other members of the team when required
• Ad-hoc projects

Who They Are Looking For

• ACCA, ACA or CIMA Qualified
• Advanced knowledge of US GAAP & IFRS
• Listed Group reporting experience gained within practice or industry
• Investment Management experience favourable
• Excellent written communicator
• Proven experience of working with external auditors

Other

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and able to communicate at all levels
• Able to work under pressure to reach strict timelines
• Able to work in a fast paced and changing environment