Head of Financial Control

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Randstad Financial & Professional Full time

Position Overview:

The Director of Financial Reporting will be responsible for overseeing the financial reporting and control functions within the organization. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with various accounting standards and enhancing the overall financial reporting process.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Lead the completion and review of all deliverables from the Financial Reporting and Control team, ensuring adherence to UKGAAP, JGAAP, and US GAAP.
  • Coordinate the production of statutory accounts in collaboration with internal teams and external auditors to finalize the Annual Report.
  • Maintain regular communication with various departments, including Product Control, Regulatory Reporting, Tax, and Front Office, to ensure timely completion of financial reporting tasks.
  • Participate in new business initiatives, providing insights related to financial reporting and control.
  • Oversee the monthly balance sheet substantiation process and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
  • Work closely with the SOX team to ensure timely completion of all SOX submissions.
  • Drive process improvements to mitigate reporting risks effectively.
  • Manage the daily operations of the Financial Reporting and Control team, including staff evaluations and goal setting.
  • Ensure equitable distribution of workload within the team and maintain coverage during absences.
  • Supervise the offshore Financial Reporting team, facilitating effective collaboration between onshore and offshore members to achieve organizational objectives.
  • Stay informed about developments in UK GAAP and IFRS, managing the coordination of impact analysis across the organization and communicating findings to stakeholders.
  • Utilize technical expertise in UK GAAP and IFRS to identify accounting impacts for new products and business initiatives, ensuring appropriate measures are taken.
  • Engage with auditors and Head Office regarding changes in accounting practices or subjective areas.
  • Undertake additional assignments or initiatives as directed by the Head of Financial Reporting.

Qualifications:

  • Strong accounting background.
  • Experience in the banking or financial services sector.
  • Proven experience in a financial reporting role.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage a team effectively.
  • Technical knowledge and skills in accounting.
  • Comprehensive understanding of investment banking product accounting (bonds, repos, derivatives).
  • Proficient IT skills, particularly in Microsoft applications such as Excel.
  • Solid working knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS, with the ability to apply this knowledge practically.
  • Fully qualified accountant or equivalent experience.

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