Technical Accounting Senior Manager

About us

Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits and beer categories. It operates in more than 180 countries and produces in more than 140 sites around the world. Some of the key brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Smirnoff, Don Julio, Tanqueray, Ketel One, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Guinness.

About the Function

Finance at Diageo is about more than the numbers, it's about shaping the decisions behind them. From guiding investment to unlocking growth, this team plays a critical role in how we perform today and how we plan for tomorrow. You'll work with data, insight and digital tools to influence strategy and help drive a business that operates at global scale. It's a fast-moving environment where no two days are the same, and where you'll be supported to build your skills, grow your career and make a real impact.

About the role

Act as main contact within the Chief Accountant team for resolution of complex accounting issues within the wider finance community. Support the Head of technical accounting in resolution of complex accounting issues, implementation of new accounting standards. Supports the Financial reporting team about preparation/review of the Group's Annual report and Red book, Press release and various other statutory filings (20-F, 6-K etc.) and resolution of complex accounting standards

You will be responsible for:

This role supports the accurate and timely reporting of external financial statements and reports by:

• Preparation of accounting papers to support Diageo's accounting treatment in complex accounting issues. Taking ownership for such issues and working with markets to drive and achieve the best outcome for Diageo.
• Preparation and review of Group annual report, Press release, 20-F and 6-K with particular focus on compliance with IFRS and other external reporting obligations.
• Coordination of the activities of the Financial Reporting team in
  
  • Monitoring the accuracy of the reporting received from the business and communicating errors and improvement opportunities
  • Preparation of internal and external financial reporting documents
  • Regional support for group accounting questions:
    
    • Monitors compliance with existing group accounting policies and update it for new accounting standards and interpretations. Communicate to the broader finance sector through technical accounting update training or equivalent
    • Engage with markets ensure they are fully compliant. Provide support for market issues/initiatives
    • Good business partnering with markets and senior team members to ensure timely reporting and technical issue resolution
    • Liaison with group auditors for the interim, annual and Sox audits.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree preferably in Finance, Accounting
• Professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA) is an advantage

• 10+ years of strong financial accounting experience, including significant experience in IFRS reporting
• Proven experience in preparing statutory accounts in accordance with IFRS and relevant accounting standards
• Experience working in a multinational finance environment across different commercial and cultural markets

• Unique Family Leave opportunity
• We work without border - you will work with people from all over the world
• You will deal with world class brand portfolio
• Wide variety of thematic events, afterwork activities organized by employee communities
• Product Allowance to purchase company products from the staff shop
• We won the Fittest Workplace Award, of course we have a Gym
• Urban legend is true, we do have a Rooftop Bar