Technical Accounting, Group Reporting Advisor

Responsibilities

• Complete accurate and timely consolidation of financial statements for Castrol Group.
• 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.

• 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.

Demonstrates strong technical accounting expertise, particularly in IFRS application and external reporting, while effectively translating complex concepts for diverse stakeholders. Proven ability to enhance governance and control through collaboration and continuous improvement in financial processes.