Adviser - Statutory Accounts

Advisor – Statutory Accounts

• ​Great opportunity to work for a pioneering organization at the forefront of mining.
• Join a global network and diverse team where people are encouraged to offer unique perspectives and build knowledge and connections.
• We offer competitive compensation, paid parental leave entitlements and flexible work arrangements.
• Permanent | Location: Gurgaon​

About the role

We are looking for Advisor – Statutory Accounts (Band J). In this role you will be responsible for completion of statutory accounts, overseeing preparation activities performed by the offshore team and coordination of deliverables with key stakeholders. This role will require ongoing monitoring of accounting standards and legislation to ensure financial reporting is completed in accordance with applicable requirements. This role will be reporting into Manager – Statutory Accounts.

• Preparation of financial information and financial statements across multiple jurisdictions, for submission to the relevant legislative authorities
• Working in partnership with Controllership to co-ordinate external audit engagement including co-ordination of deliverables, audit queries and liaison with company secretarial team to ensure timely filing
• Review supporting workpapers to ensure accounts provide a true and fair view
• Finalization of statutory calculations (e.g. share payments & pensions) in accordance with accounting standards
• Oversee knowledge transition process and documentation of new scope during transitions
• Oversee XBRL tagging of UK HMRC submissions
• Work in close partnership with stakeholders to ensure expectations are met
• Ensures appropriate controls are executed across processes
• Ensures process documentation for statutory reporting is up to date and training provided to offshore resources where appropriate
• Identifies process improvement opportunities and recommendations

About you

​To be successfully considered for this role, it is essential that you have the below attributes:

• ​Finance and Accounting qualifications (BCom/CA or equivalent is preferred)
• 4 to 6 years of experience in a financial reporting role within a large global organization
• Statutory accounts preparation experience essential
• Technical expertise (IFRS, Australian Corporations Act, UK Companies Act)
• Practical experience with SAP and Workiva Accounts Production (or other statutory reporting software) and XBRL tagging of accounts highly desirable.
• Excellent written, communication and presentation skills
• Solid understanding of key accounting concepts and demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues and identify/implement effective working solutions
• Strong working knowledge of international practices and ability to work on a global level highly desirable
• Relationship and stakeholder management and ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Proven ability to work with a diverse and global team to achieve outcomes through collaboration

About us

As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress.

​Our long history is filled with firsts. We’ve developed some of the world’s largest and best quality mines and operations, and our people work in around 35 countries across six continents. Aluminum and copper, diamonds, gold and industrial minerals, iron ore, coal and uranium: our materials make up the world around us. You’ll find them in smartphones, planes, cars, hospitals and throughout your home.

​Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce

​We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It’s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.

So, if this sounds like you and the opportunity you are looking for, apply now before.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.