Financial Systems Accounting Specialist

1 month ago

London, United Kingdom Pontoon Full time

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 month-end close process to ensure month-end is correct, complete and procedures and deadlines are followed
- Review and approval of weekly and month-end 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 month-end 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

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