Group Financial Controller

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Paysend Group Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Group Financial Controller to lead our global financial management team. This role is responsible for managing all aspects of corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, as well as international tax compliance.

This is a hybrid role with 1-2 days a week expected to be at an office location. The candidate needs to be based within commutable distance to London. The successful candidate will be leading a sizeable team of accountants and settlement specialists, guiding and nurturing their development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Management of day-to-day finance function including preparation of consolidated management and statutory accounts.
  • Overseeing all financial control activities, e.g., month-end close process, preparation and review of management accounts.
  • Understanding of payments business processes and development of systems and procedures to ensure strong financial controls are maintained.
  • Approval of corporate payments and related cash flow management.
  • Assisting the compliance and treasury teams with regulatory and safeguarding reporting.
  • Monitoring the capital adequacy in the UK and selected overseas jurisdictions.
  • Ensure the reliability of the financial reporting (internal and external reporting).
  • Prepare the accounts for company entities by applying all the valuations and accounting rules laid down by the relevant accounting laws and regulations.
  • Function as the lead contact with the external auditors, facilitating the yearly audit process with a proactive approach.
  • Manage statutory tax reporting for indirect and direct taxation, both in UK and for selected foreign subsidiaries.
  • Report on and manage cash flow in conjunction with Treasury.
  • Supervise and manage financial control team.
  • Drive and participate in key finance and company-wide projects and initiatives.

Requirements:

  • Strong people leader who can evidence development of staff.
  • Very strong focus on controls, process improvement and a high attention to detail.
  • High degree of resilience and ability to multi-task.
  • Results delivery mind-set.
  • Comfortable working with multi-currency, multi-entity environment and preparing consolidated accounts.
  • Strong analytical skills, IT literacy (incl advanced Excel) and aptitude for continuous learning.
  • Ability and desire to take on automation projects and challenges.
  • Up-to-date technical skills and confident preparing IFRS and GAAP financial statements.
  • Good working / practical knowledge of direct and indirect taxation.
  • The ability and experience to work closely with external advisers (audit and accounting).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Fully qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA) with at least 5 years post qualification experience.
  • Ability to travel from time to time to other global offices as required.

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