Financial Controller - London, United Kingdom - eFinancialCareers

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Along with a positive working environment and collaborative/friendly team, this opportunity would give the individual to join a highly-successful business that is currently going through a very exciting and dynamic period in its history.

The role would haveresponsibility for managing 1 person directly (and 1 other person indirectly).

Profile Criteria:

Strong academic grades (min. 2.1 from university with good A' Level and GCSE grades)
Wellrounded finance accounting skills covering handson involvement with financial control, the yearly audit, tax compliance, treasury operations (this aspect of the role is quite vanilla / not very complex) core monthend processes, statutory and managementaccounts production, etc.
Excellent communication skills and a social personality

Job Purpose:

The overall responsibilities of the role include (but are not limited to):

Oversight of month-end close of 4 entities (UK, US, Hong Kong, Singapore)
Financial regulatory reporting for US and Asian entities review, submission, coordination with Compliance department, implementation of new requirements when they arise, regulatory capital forecast
Preparation and submission of VAT returns
Preparation of information for corporation tax returns and coordination with external tax advisors
Treasury maintenance of bank accounts and relationships with bank account managers
Preparation of statutory accounts and management of yearend audit of 4 entities (UK, US, Hong Kong, Singapore)
Management of one direct report
Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures
Identify and implement improvements to drive more robust and efficient operational processes for financial reporting
Support strategic projects and other ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as required
Degree educated (2.1 or higher) or equivalent
Minimum of 35 years post qualified with an accounting qualification
8+ years of experience in similar role within financial or professional services
Advanced Excel and modelling skills (vlookup, pivot tables)
Highly organised and efficient selfstarter, ability to multitask and prioritise own workload
Team player with a high level of integrity, a positive "cando" attitude, and an eagerness to learn and help other members of the team
Strong attention to detail
Proactive with hands on attitude and ability to work independently
Works well under pressure and to tight deadlines in a fastpaced environment
Experience in managing and developing others
Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of accounting software (Sage 50/QuickBooks/Other)