Manager - Financial Reporting and Control

I am working with a bank who have been established for 80 years with over 500 global branches. They are looking for someone to join their business as a Manager for their Financial Reporting and Control business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to join a successful and forward thinking bank.

The role reports directly to the Head of Financial Reporting and Control and will offer the successful candidate good exposure and personal development.

JOB PURPOSE

• To ensure sound accounting practice is followed at the groups London branch, with consideration given to local laws and regulations
• To report to local supervisory and tax authorities
• To ensure integrity of the control environment surrounding the bank
• To actively participate in plans for automating processes and maximising effectiveness
• To coach and develop more junior members of the team

KEY RESULT AREAS or ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop, monitor and review control activities performed e.g. journal controls, day to day control over balance sheet and P&L, account reconciliations, etc
• Monthly consolidation and reporting to the Parent Company
• Co-ordinate the production of accurate monthly and year-end Statutory Accounts and Annual Report for all UK entities on a timely basis
• Ensure all tax reporting requirements are met, including operational and fiscal reporting;
• Handle the Implementation of new products including associated accounting treatment under IFRS
• Manage the relationship with Internal and External auditors
• Assist with other Finance projects as they arise.
• Build effective working relationships with business and other support functions
• Endeavour to minimize processing and enhance efficiency through the use of electronic data. This will include improving and developing existing manual processes in the financial and regulatory reporting team.
• Train and develop junior members of the team by improving system and process knowledge.
• Perform any other duties as he/she may be called upon to perform.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Knowledge of accounting for banking products
• Experience and track record of working on finance related projects
• Excellent knowledge of Hyperion, Smartview, Essbase, Excel
• Excellent analytical skills
• Very good understanding of finance related IT infrastructure