JOB PURPOSE:
• Working with the Group FC to deliver the financial management, business planning and budgetary processes of the DMG Events (UK) Ltd, DMG Asia, DMG Nigeria Events Ltd and Middle East Energy Portfolio
• Working with the Group FC to provide and maintain a strong financial management and control environment with appropriate processes.
• Working with the GFC, financial/commercial finance teams and commercial managers to implement and execute business strategy
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Description
• Responsibility for monitoring monthly performance of overheads, investigate any variances to budget/forecast and report them at month end;
• Preparation of monthly Flash report in a timely manner with commentary for review by Group FC
• Providing quality, value added commentary and analysis for budgeting, forecasting and month end reporting;
• In collaboration with the Commercial finance teams, preparation of weekly and monthly cashflow for the various entities with supporting assumptions and commentary on variances against budget and forecast
• Ensuring that VAT regulations are complied with and review all Vat returns as required
• Production of accurate and timely budgeting and forecasting of overheads cost centres
• Management and development of one team member
• Involvement in all financial accounting and Year-End audit requirements
• Review and approval of Bank reconciliations and Balance Sheet accounts
• Posting the monthly payroll as per the timetable according to the monthly allocations
• Consolidation and upload of the monthly cashflow to magnitude and Power Bi as per monthly timetable
• Maintenance and updating the expenses claim form template as required
• Carrying out any reasonable project work / ad hoc task as requested;
• Attending training and development as required;
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:
Technical / Functional
Membership of a recognised accounting professional body (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA) newly qualified accountant.
Experience of managing and mentoring a direct report through study
Experience of working with overseas offices
Hands on approach
Willing to accept responsibility.
Able to multi-task and manage changing workloads and priorities
Able to adapt to changing circumstances re-setting priorities as necessary.
Advanced Excel skills
Experience of using Financial Force or similar GL system
Willingness to travel as and when required
dmg events is an equal opportunity employer. If you have not had feedback from us within 14 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful for this round.
Top Skills
What We Do
dmg events is a leading organizer of face-to-face events and publisher of trade magazines and information services. Our aim is to create dynamic marketplaces to connect businesses with the right communities to accelerate their growth in today’s rapidly evolving landscape.
With a presence in over 25 countries and organizing more than 80 events each year, dmg events is a global leader in the industry. Attracting over 425,000 attendees and delegates annually, we organize events in the construction, hospitality, interiors & design, energy, coatings, entertainment, and transportation sectors.
To better serve our customers, dmg events has offices in 10 countries, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, South Africa, the UK, Canada, and Singapore. By being on the ground, we can better understand market needs and nurture relationships to create unforgettable experiences for our attendees. Our flagship events including the Big 5 Global, The Hotel Show, INDEX, ADIPEC and Gastech.
Founded in 1989, dmg events is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Daily Mail and General Trust plc (DMGT, www.dmgt.co.uk).
