Record-To-Reporting Lead

Location: Greater London

## Record-To-Reporting Lead Apply remote type:
On Site locations:
UK Head Office (Baker Street, London) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR101561
** Who are we
** Founded in 1896, Knight Frank was registered as Knight Frank LLP a Limited Liability Partnership, on 3 November 2003, registered in England & Wales at 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN
with the registered number of OC305934. Headquartered in London, UK, Knight Frank is one of the world's leading independent real estate consultancies. We work responsibly in partnership to enhance people's lives and environments
*** in over 50 Markets, 600+ Offices, 20,000+ People, 1 Global Network.
*** At the heart of all we do are our Clients. A relationship built on trust is vital. As trusted partners in property, we act with integrity and care, understanding our clients’ unique needs and consistently thinking about the bigger picture to provide personalised, clear and considered advice across all areas of property. Through our deep understanding of key markets and sectors – both emerging and established – we are dedicated to meeting and exceeding their property goals.

A true partnership is a balanced one, and our People are passionate about, and committed to, making our business inclusive and diverse. We give every individual the space and opportunity to perform at their best and be recognised for the immense value they bring. We empower everyone to have autonomy in their role and encourage them to use their voice in how we can make a positive impact as a firm and shape the future of real estate, the built environment and the impact on the communities we serve.

Our collaborative and engaged teams provide excellent and dedicated client service. In our workplace, opinions are respected, everyone is invited to contribute to the success of our business and innovation, and new ideas are  2021 we celebrated our 125th anniversary and set out Our Desired Future, cemented in three pillars:
People Potential, Client Centricity and always Creating our Future, together. Learn more about what sets us apart here.
** About

The Role
** Knight Frank is seeking a Record to Reporting (R2R) Process Lead to join their Head Office in 55 Baker Street.

The Record to Reporting (R2R) Process Lead will drive the end-to-end management and financial reporting process across a large, complex commercial real estate portfolio. This role will be pivotal in standardising, transforming and optimising the R2R function, ensuring robust financial control, regulatory compliance, and timely, high-quality management and financial reporting.

The role will work closely with senior finance leadership, business services and business stakeholders across the UK and internationally to deliver best-in-class accounting process and best practices, driving and delivering on continuous improvement initiatives.

This role acts as a single point of accountability for R2R, key focus is to drive end-to-end accountability for the integrity of general ledger accounting through reporting across UK operations. The role is a key source of contact for technical accounting matters, financial governance, as well as coordinating global management reporting and performance.
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* Key Responsibilities:

**** Management / Partnership Accounting & Close Process
*** Lead delivery of accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
* Oversee general ledger integrity, ensuring completeness and accuracy of all financial postings.
* Review and challenge management accounts results, ensuring processes are complete and ready to report.
* Partner with FP&A and finance business partners to support performance reporting and decision-making.
* Drive continuous improvement to shorten close cycles and improve reporting quality.
* Manage key equity accounts across the UK LLP for the Partners of the business, including annuitant forecasts and related calculations.
** Statutory Reporting & Financial Accounts
*** Own the preparation, delivery and oversight of UK statutory financial statements in line with IFRS/UK GAAP, ensuring consolidated accounts fully comply with GAAP ensuring processes are managed…