| Job Title: | Financial Accountant |
|---|---|
| Reference: | BN462359 |
| Salary: | £44000 - £45000 per annum |
| Location(s): | London |
| Industry(s): | Accounting |
| Advertiser: | Cameron Kennedy Resources Limited |
| Employment Type: | Contract |
| Posted: | 21-05-2008 |
Description:
Financial AccountantCity
£45,000
Who they are
This client is one of the largest independent global investment management groups who are dedicated to helping people worldwide by building their financial security.
The role
This role is focused around the reporting process of the UK's monthly results and production of the quarterly and annual reporting to FSA. Specifically you will be responsible for processing and accurately maintaining all necessary and appropriate accounting records for the designated UK/Offshore companies, completing the monthly reporting packs according to the timetable for the designated entities, maintaining the monthly balance sheet back up and work on the year end preparation of statutory accounts. Further responsibilities include liaison with the auditors and assisting with the completion of FSA returns within deadlines for designated regulated entities including the daily monitoring schedule, co-ordinate and complete the Consolidated Supervision return and update any procedures necessary on an ad hoc basis for SOX compliance. Further to this you will also be involved with the recharges of any expenses that are recoverable from the funds in terms of their prospectuses and conducting accurate recording of transactions to the designated cost centres and maintaining support for accruals.
What they are looking for
They are looking for a Newly qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) preferably with experience in financial services industry and preparation of statutory accounts under UK GAAP or IFRS and FSA reporting, particularly CRD firms. Experience of Hyperion and Oracle is also advantageous although not essential. You should have a good working knowledge of spreadsheets (Excel – LOOKUPS, pivot tables) and MS Word and be a confident candidate who has a professional and friendly manner, with the ability to be self motivated, organised and flexible. You must also have the ability to work under pressure but to high levels of numeracy and accuracy.
