Job Description :
Senior Financial Accountant
Purpose of the Role:
- to prepare and post accruals to ensure the month-end results show the clear and fair picture
- to support accuracy and completeness of the reporting in the financial and Statutory statements
- to apply finance technical reporting expertise to accounting processes, including IFRS standards
- to continuously monitor the BS accounts for any inconsistencies
- to operate the statutory and transfer pricing processes
Top 3-5 Accountabilities:
- Support key financial controlling processes: month end and period end closes, journal entry preparation, financial statement preparation and review, KPI and data quality monitoring, balance sheet review preparation, adherence to CARM controls
Support that statutory and management reporting for the legal entities within the scope of the role is completed accurately, on time and in line with internal and external controls. - Prepare year-end statutory adjustments and transfer pricing reports with the relevant collaborators in the market and in Group.
- Support the FAC process, provide analysis for the FAC completion
What you need to bring to this role:
- Educated to degree level or with equivalent experience in relevant finance, accounting, business, or qualified accountancy
- proven experience in accounting area
- Experience working within an international / multicultural environment
- Good understanding of the financial controlling processes (Balance sheet, Group and Local Financial Reporting, Accounting principles)
- Good Risk Management (Internal Controls, Leading Risk, Embedding Compliance & Ethics)
- Advanced analytical skills to be able to see and understand the big picture and deliver message,
- Proficiency in Mandarin
Working with us
Flexibility is key to success. From part-time and compressed hours to different locations our people work flexibly in ways to suit them. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you and we’ll work together so that you’re supported from day one.
We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package.
Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where
Everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.
We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, attitudes, and more.
Our ambition is to build the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.
Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.
Worker Type :
RegularPrimary Location:
McKinley HillAdditional Locations :
Job Posting Start Date :
2025-07-04Diageo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Diageo and has not been reviewed or approved by Diageo.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive and often described as top-tier, particularly in manufacturing and salaried roles, with many indicating they feel fairly compensated. Compensation is frequently cited as a strong reason to join and stay despite pressures in some parts of the business.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is widely recognized as a flagship offering, equalized across parents and inclusive of adoption and surrogacy, with benefits and bonuses maintained during leave. This family-friendly approach is highlighted as industry-leading and a standout element of the package.
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Retirement Support — Pension schemes are described as generous, with notable employer contributions enhancing long‑term financial security. In key markets such as the UK and U.S., offerings like pensions and 401(k) plans are presented as core components of total rewards.
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