Group M&A and Technical Accounting Manager

Job Description:

Group M&A and Technical Accounting Manager

Introduction

Dentsu is the network designed for what's next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy. Taking a people-centered approach to business transformation, we use insights to connect brand, content, commerce and experience, underpinned by modern creativity.

Dentsu International is a global leader that specialises in Sales, Marketing, Customer Experience, and Retention to enable clients to keep "winning" whilst ensuring customer growth and experience is at the very forefront for their business.

We're hiring a Group M&A and Technical Accounting Manager as part of our team based from our London office.

Purpose of the Role

The role is responsible for providing expert guidance and support on IFRS accounting and reporting matters, specifically on M&A related activities and ad-hoc technical accounting issues. The role will report to the Head of Group Financial Reporting and Accounting and will be working closely with senior stakeholders within the wider finance group.

Key Responsibilities

M&A Related Accounting Expert

• Provide ongoing support to group and regional M&A teams in their negotiations with potential vendors or buyers to ensure that the terms of SPAs and shareholder agreements result in appropriate accounting outcomes.
• As part of the quarterly and year-end reporting cycle, lead the review of key acquisition and disposal accounting balances, such as but not limited to: (1) purchase price accounting adjustments; (2) deferred consideration and put option liabilities adjustments , that have been calculated by market finance teams; (3) disposal and held for sale accounting; and (4) impairment review of purchased intangibles.

Delivering Technical Accounting Excellence

• Provide best in class technical accounting advice, on areas of complexity and new business activities, identifying accounting risks to be mitigated and opportunities to be pursued.
• Facilitating internal discussions on key areas of financial judgements, propose recommended accounting treatment and support management to conclude appropriately.
• Partner with the business to assess the impact from changes in accounting standards and/or from changes in business strategy.
• Researching technical accounting issues, and providing accounting support on complex business transactions.
• Author technical accounting papers to set out the key considerations where required.
• Provide support to regional and market finance teams on technical accounting matters when required.
• Assist with preparation of materials for Board, external audit and other meeting as required.
• Assist on other business projects as required.

Process improvement and Control

• Developing a robust process to ensure we are capturing and documenting areas of significant judgement in an appropriate way whilst ensuring they are continually monitored.
• Maintain, and updating where required, accounting policies to ensure compliance with IFRS.
• Partnering with Dentsu Group Finance on all areas of technical accounting and reporting matters.

Finance team development

• Line manager for the M&A and technical accounting senior group accountant
• Be an active part of the Group Finance team, focusing on developing technical accounting knowledge across all Finance teams.
• Provide support and training on emerging accounting standards, including developing training materials, to finance and non-finance colleagues across the business.

External Audit

• Primary point of contact for external auditors on M&A and disposal related matters and complex technical accounting areas

Key Skills

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA with a minimum of 4-6 years post qualification experience)
• Big 4 trained up to at least manager level
• Previous experience in a Technical Accounting role
• Previous experience on accounting for mergers and acquisition
• Proven experience of implementing new standards and putting in place best practices in technical accounting
• Experience of working in a large multinational company
• Has the capability to guide and coach other members of the team
• Happy to work autonomously
• Excels at liaising with senior stakeholders

What we offer

This is a permanent role. The team is based from our London office on a hybrid working basis. As well as a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs which includes:

• Competitive Salary
• Company-provided Medical Healthcare
• Generous Pension provisions
• Health and Wellness benefits
• Volunteering days
• Life Assurance
• Working in diverse teams where you can make a real impact.
• Exciting and rewarding environment.
• Varied work across industries

Inclusion and Diversity

Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.

We are happy to discuss flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles - we can't promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.

About dentsu

Taking a people-centered approach to business transformation, we use insights to connect brand, content, commerce and experience, underpinned by modern creativity. As part of Dentsu Group Inc. we are headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and our 65,000 employee-base of dedicated professionals work across four regions (Japan, Americas, EMEA and APAC). Dentsu combines Japanese innovation with a diverse, global perspective to drive client growth and to shape society.

iversity, equity, and inclusion sits at the heart of our Social Impact strategy - our fully integrated sustainability strategy which includes our ambition to build a fair and more equal society, where everyone is equipped to thrive.

Location:
London

Brand:
Global Functions

Time Type:
Full time

Contract Type:
Permanent]]>