Financial Accountant
Posted
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who is looking to broaden their career within a regulated wealth management business. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a wide range of activities, including management and statutory reporting, budgeting and forecasting, regulatory and tax filings and audit support.
- Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts for the CGWIL trading entity, including various reconciliations, with an initial focus on revenue, intercompany recharges, property leases and employee benefits.
- Ownership of the Fund Management entity month-end process, working with external bookkeepers to ensure that month-end close and regulatory reporting deadlines are met in accordance with the relevant guidelines.
- Assist with the preparation of annual statutory accounts in accordance with IFRS for the main trading entity and other entities within the group structure.
- Contribute to revenue collection processes by coordinating fee and interest runs, reviewing data for accuracy and ensuring completion within defined timetables.
- Assist with the preparation of the capital adequacy report and ensure that annual regulatory submissions are completed accurately and on time.
- Liaise and engage with external and internal auditors, ensuring coordination during the half-year, interim and final audit stages.
- Assist with the preparation of relevant tax computations, ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
- Work with the Systems & Data teams to test and develop finance-related functionality within the core Avaloq system, while continuing to monitor system integrity and the accuracy of financial records.
- Work with the Risk department to support the effective monitoring of daily liquidity and derivative exposure risks.
- Support Finance Officers by reviewing and approving certain processes, payments and queries that may require input from the Financial Accountant.
- Work closely with the Financial Planning & Analysis team to provide budget and forecast information.
- Provide support for ad hoc projects and ongoing business requests as a representative of the Financial Controls team.
Technical/Qualifications
- Completion of appropriate professional qualification in accounting
- Solid technical accounting understanding and knowledge of financial reporting & month end procedures.
Systems/Internal Processes
- Proficient in Excel
- Avaloq experience preferable
- Understanding of accounting software & databases.
Core Competencies/Skills
- High accuracy skills with the ability to maintain accuracy when meeting tight deadlines
- High numeracy, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and able to spot discrepancies
- Communication skills to ensure that information is obtained and shared concisely
- Ability to work independently & unsupervised
- Good organisational skills and a self-starter
- Ability to work as part of a team with people both inside and outside of the Finance function
- Demonstrate an eagerness to learn and develop in a financial services environment.
Regulatory Awareness/Compliance
- Good understanding of relevant regulations
- Understanding of capital and liquidity requirements in a regulated business
- Good understanding of CASS regulation
- GFSC, JFSC and IOMFSA investment business regulatory familiarity
- Good understanding of relevant Compliance regulations.
- Private medical insurance for yourself, partner and dependent children
- Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
- Learning and development opportunities
- Contributory pension scheme
- Dress for your day policy
- Parking
- Sports and social events