Investment Accounting Leader

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Cornwallis Elt Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Investment Accounting Leader to join our team at Cornwallis Elt. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the investment accounting and reporting function, ensuring the delivery of timely and accurate financial results.

The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of fixed income assets, derivatives, and repurchase transactions, as well as their accounting under IFRS and Solvency UK frameworks. A strong technical understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, and reporting processes is essential.

This role involves leading a high-performing team, responsible for managing the accounting and reporting across our diverse investment portfolio. The team will be responsible for monthly reconciliations, ensuring rigorous financial controls, and delivering high-quality investment reporting to support strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the Investment Accounting and Reporting team, ensuring the delivery of timely and accurate investment reporting for half-year and full-year financial results.
  • Oversee monthly reconciliations of investment-related accounts and maintain rigorous financial controls.
  • Provide investment-related commentary and disclosures for IFRS and Solvency UK reporting.
  • Act as SME on investment accounting, supporting the evaluation of new asset classes and investment strategies.
  • Drive process improvement initiatives, particularly in treasury and investment operational systems.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g. Treasury, Finance and Investment teams), as well as external auditors to resolve accounting queries.

Requirements:

  • A qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of fixed income assets, derivatives, and repurchase transactions, as well as their accounting under IFRS and Solvency UK frameworks.
  • Experience leading and managing teams in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
  • Strong technical understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, and reporting processes.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
  • Proven experience in leading and managing a team, managing senior stakeholders.

Benefits:

  • Predicted annual salary: £120,000 - £150,000
  • Excellent benefits package, including pension scheme and life assurance
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment


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