Financial Controller

1 month ago

City of London, United Kingdom Laureus Full time
How will you make an impact? HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

Laureus is a global organisation with a single purpose – to change the world through the power of sport. Its vision is to use sport as a tool to end violence, discrimination and disadvantage. The organisation operates as a unified single entity comprising of the Laureus social enterprise and its charitable counterpart, Laureus Sport for Good Foundation. Laureus was founded by its Patron Richemont with the support of IWC as a Global Partner. This role reports to the Laureus Finance Director & Company Secretary and is intended to manage a Laureus Sport for Good Foundation Finance Assistant.

Primary responsibility is to Continue to Develop and maintain the finance systems for the charity. Lead on the annual budget and reforecast process, developing and improving this as necessary. Work closely with the Chief Executive on financial planning, scenarios, forecasting. Financial modelling and analysis to be used in the decision-making process by management, for both overall entities (LSFG and LSFGT), and individual fundraising events. Development of finance procedures and improve processes as required. Monthly management accounts preparation and reporting. Manage delivery of all finance functions (payroll is outsourced). Lead on external audit. Prepare year end statutory accounts. Prepare reports for Board of Trustees and attend Finance sub-committee meetings. Attend and participate in the LS4G weekly executive team meetings. Attend Laureus Sport For Good Trustee meetings (4 per year) and prepare and deliver finance update within. Producing and managing all financial reporting aspects and statutory requirements of all Laureus entities including the Sport for Good Foundation and it’s trading subsidiary. Management of the year end process leading to the preparation of the statutory accounts for Laureus World Sports Awards (31 Dec), Laureus Sport for Good Foundation (including subsidiary) (31 Dec) and Alfred Dunhill Links Foundation (31 Mar). Management and completion of the yearly external audits for Laureus World Sports Awards, Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, Alfred Dunhill Links Foundation. Monthly budget and variance analysis of financial activity, predominately for the Global Sport for Good Foundation, assisting foundation Chief Executive to lead clear financial decisions. Quarterly VAT return lodgements for applicable group entities, along with other HMRC compliance lodgements (Assistant Accountant). Maintaining compliance requirements with Companies House for all Laureus group entities. Preparation and posting of monthly payroll journals (Assistant Accountant function). Maintaining tax compliance including preparation of year-end tax file leading to the computation being prepared by PWC. Review, raise and maintain the level of management accounting expertise in budget holders across the organization, particularly budget holders within Laureus Sport for Good Foundation. Preparation of regular and ad hoc finance communications in regards to budget management and other key finance procedures at the request of the Finance Director.

HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?

Qualified accountant with experience at senior level. Experience in a not for profit environment is desirable. Experience in leading and managing requirements of external audits. Experience in year-end reconciliations and documentation to prepare statutory financial statements. Good understanding of the compliance environment for an incorporated charity, including managing restricted funding and projects. Good report writing skills. Good communication skills with the ability to communicate technical matters clearly to non finance individuals. Good software skills and ability to work with accounting packages. In particular, strong MS Excel experience around high volume transaction data and budget/report preparation. Experience of change management and process improvement. Experience in budgeting and management account preparation, variance analysis etc. Team management and development.

WHAT MAKES OUR GROUP DIFFERENT?

Our true power does not lie in our similarities but in the rich diversity of our arts, cultures, and human skills, as well as our specific ability to foster untapped potential.

We value freedom, collegiality, loyalty, and solidarity We foster empathy, curiosity, courage, humility, and integrity We care for the world we live in

YOUR JOURNEY WITH US:

We aim to provide a valuable recruitment process, allowing you to gain exposure to some key decision makers and influencing individuals:

Initial screening call with Richemont Talent Team Interview with the Hiring Manager Interview with the HR Manager

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