Financial Systems Accounting Specialist - London, United Kingdom - Pontoon

Pontoon

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Due to maternity leave, an opportunity has arisen for this exceptional role in the finance department that provides a view of all financial processes and an opportunity to work with a wide range of teams.

There is exposure to senior management and opportunityto make a difference.

The role is responsible for the month-end financial close process and monitoring and managing the day-to-day financial operations.

The role will also be responsible for the preparation of the of the annual financial statements while ensuring smooth runningof the audit process.

This role will also be responsible for overseeing the finance systems, ensuring they continue to meet the needs of the finance team, maintaining and developing those systems and recommending and overseeing changes as appropriate.

My Priorities - what I will deliver

Take ownership of the monthend close process to ensure monthend is correct, complete and procedures and deadlines are followed
Review and approval of weekly and monthend journals
Review all balance sheet account reconciliations
Preparation of monthly balance sheet attestation schedule and balance sheet deck including review and substantiation of all balance sheet account balances
Prepare the financial statements in the Annual Report and Accounts (ARAC) and Class Statements
Prepare financial analysis on new IFRS accounting standards or IFRIC interpretations and any relevant position papers
Coordinate and oversee the deliverables required for audit purposes
Prepare the annual consolidation submissions to HM Treasury and any other relevant disclosures
Support the Accounting Officer sign off process required by HM Treasury for the Annual
Lead and develop a testing strategy for system upgrades and new functionalities

My Knowledge - what I need to know

Qualified Chartered Accountant with post qualification experience of financial systems and processes (ideally qualified from a top 20 accountancy firm with some financial services experience)
Experience of managing monthend closures and responsible for ensuring general ledger integrity
Excellent knowledge of accounting processes and terminology
Strong technical accounting expertise with a good understanding of IFRS and knowledge of operating effective financial controls
Exposure to the production process of Annual Reports and experience of fully preparing financial statements and associated disclosures
Experience supporting internal and external financial audits
Strong Excel capabilities to manage large data sets swiftly and accurately
Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail
Excellent organisational, prioritisation and interpersonal skills
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills at all levels
Demonstrate a high level of ownership and accountability for own responsibilities
Experience of SUN and iPOS particularly desirable
Experience of planning and executing system upgrades