Technical Accounting & Group Reporting Advisor

Responsibilities

• Complete accurate and timely consolidation of financial statements for Castrol Group and its subsidiaries.
• Deliver consistent and accurate application of IFRS and Castrol accounting policies across the group, including maintenance and continuous improvement of the Castrol Reporting Manual.
• Provide clear, timely, and pragmatic technical accounting guidance on complex and non‑routine issues, supporting high‑quality decision‑making across finance teams.
• Produce well‑reasoned technical accounting positions and recommendations to support due diligence and transaction‑related activities.
• Ensure accurate and compliant external reporting, including high‑quality disclosures and the preparation, audit, and filing of consolidated financial statements.
• Enable strong governance and control through interpretation and application of accounting standards across diverse business scenarios.
• Deliver high‑quality technical insights through guidance materials, accounting papers, and advisory support, tailored to senior stakeholders and finance teams.
• Strengthen technical capability across the organisation by expanding the reach and effectiveness of training, updates, and knowledge‑sharing resources.
• Collaborate on policy development, operational improvement, and the enhancement of reporting tools and frameworks to drive consistency, efficiency, and transparency across Castrol’s finance function.
• Collaborate with various business divisions to understand and incorporate commercial assurance for external reporting.
• Support risk management activities related to financial reporting and consolidation.
• Travel up to 10% of the time.
• Hybrid office/remote working.

• Strong experience in technical accounting, including the interpretation and application of IFRS in a complex, global environment.
• Proven ability to assess and resolve complex and non‑routine accounting issues, with confidence in exercising professional judgement.
• Experience supporting statutory and external reporting, including preparation, audit, and filing of consolidated financial statements.
• Ability to translate technical accounting requirements into clear, practical guidance for non‑technical stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence finance teams across multiple geographies.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present technical concepts clearly in both written and verbal formats.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high‑quality outputs under tight deadlines.
• Proactive attitude with a focus on continuous learning and staying up to date with evolving accounting standards and regulatory developments.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA or CPA) with an academic background in accounting, finance, or a related field.

Travel requirement: up to 10% of the time.

Remote type: hybrid office/remote working.

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