Job Description
By bringing together next-gen technology and the finest live data available, Genius Sports is enabling a new era of sports for fans worldwide, delivering experiences that are more immersive, interactive and personalised than ever before. Learn more at geniussports.com
THE ROLE:
The Statutory Reporting Accountant is responsible for the preparation and coordination of the UK statutory audits, working to ensure key financial statement deliverables are completed and filed in a timely manner.
Reporting to the UK Regional Financial Controller, the Statutory Reporting Accountant is a critical role, ensuring:
- Coordination of audit requests and deliverables
- The completeness of reporting for public filing purposes
- The production of accurate, timely group and company financial statements
Key responsibilities
- Production of statutory trial balances, including any GAAP or statutory adjustments
- Production and review of UK entity financials and management commentary for Financial Statement reporting as required
- Point of contact for external statutory audit stakeholders
- Input of audit and local accounting adjustments into ERP systems
- Management of the delivery of financial information as part of UK audit requests, liaising with the financial accounting team as well as preparation of audit samples and evidence
- Implementation of statutory accounts production software for UK financial reporting
- Point of contact for the tax team and external tax advisors in relation to the UK audit
- Liaising with the wider Genius company and functions (e.g. HR, Legal, Commercial) to ensure key deliverables are met
- Assistance with financial accounting team tasks including month end and reconciliations as appropriate
WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience of stakeholder management
- Qualified accountant
- High attention to detail
- Strong technical accounting skills
- High level organisational skills; critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Experience of Company audit processes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
IT WILL BE A BONUS IF YOU KNOW:
- Experience in production of UK Statutory accounts
- Up to date UK GAAP
- Experience of working in a multi-entity environment
- Knowledge of Workday Financials is helpful
We enjoy an ‘office-first’ culture and maximize opportunities to collaborate, connect and learn together. Our hybrid working models differ depending on your role and location.
As well as a competitive salary and range of benefits, we’re committed to supporting employee wellbeing and helping you grow your skills, experience and career. Learn more about how rewarding life at Genius can be at Reward | Genius Sports.
One team, being brave, driving change
We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and the ability to make a difference. Learn more about our values and culture at Culture | Genius
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