Financial Reporting Manager

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Associate Director at JSS Search - Banking, Fintech & Alternative Finance - 07856660894

Client Profile:

International Bank based in Central London. Looking for an experienced finance professional to join their team to take ownership of the financial reporting duties. Line management of one report and a direct channel into HoF & CFO.

Key Focus Areas:

1. Prepare and oversee the preparation of financial reports (balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements) ensuring compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS.
2. Perform timely financial analysis to explain variances, trends, and key metrics to aid management decision-making.
3. Tax and VAT Compliance: Oversee the preparation of tax returns, quarterly tax payments, VAT returns, and the yearly BBSI return.
4. Audit Support and Financial Statements: Prepare disclosure notes for the annual financial statements and collaborate with external auditors to complete the audit.
5. Internal Controls: Establish and maintain internal controls over financial reporting to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
6. Staff Supervision: Supervise and guide the Assistant Manager, Finance, including reviewing their tasks and providing professional development support.
7. Regulatory Reporting: Assist with the completion of regulatory returns (e.g., FINREP) and other relevant reports.
8. Process and Control Improvements: Identify and implement improvements to financial reporting processes and internal controls.
9. Compliance: Ensure compliance with financial reporting laws, regulations, and data integrity in core systems.
10. Holiday and Ad-hoc Cover: Provide cover for key roles (Chief Accountant, Manager, Group Reporting) and assist with ad-hoc requests.

Experience/Background

• Qualified accountant (no preference)
• Good experience and has potentially
• Banking experience required (ideally you will have current experience but track record also of interest)
• Experience in preparation of financial accounts (including knowledge of FRS 102 and where possible IFRS 9)
• Experience in preparation of corporation tax and VAT matters.
• Regulatory reporting experience and knowledge of FINREP is highly desirable
• Team management for 1 direct report - prior experience useful but not essential

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Financial Services and Banking