Financial Controller/ Head of Finance
An International Bank in London is looking to recruit for Financial Controller/ Head of Finance to manage the day to day running of the Finance team. You will be responsible for the management of 5 staff.
Responsibilities:
-Ensure that an effective financial control function is operated within the Bank, including efficient and timely day-to-day maintenance of accounting records.
-To ensure and safeguard accuracy of the accounts, reports and records.
-To develop and maintain improved systems of management accounting and budgeting control.
-To improve the quality and usefulness of management information provided to
senior management, including risk management and profitability reporting in
particular.
-To ensure that the statutory financial reporting and tax obligations are effectively discharged and to ensure that the Bank conforms in all aspects to all regulatory requirements.
-To contribute to the further development of systems and procedures.
-To consider the effects of changes in legislation and accountancy practice and to recommend and implement appropriate changes/actions.
-To control all capital expenditure so as to ensure that this contributes to objectives and complies with the procedures.
- Participate, as part of a highly professional executive team, in the determination of policy and commercial banking strategy.
-Liaise with external auditors and other professional advisors.
-Co-ordinate Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 (SOX404) compliance within London Branch.
- Co-ordinate FCA / PRA Individual Liquidity Adequacy Assessment (ILAA) up-dates.
-Daily reporting and maintenance of Bank of England Trust and Liquidity Buffer accounts.
-Signing ‘A’ for Finance department, and all other departments when required.
-Member of the Management, Credit, Risk, ALCO and any other Committee.
Skills:
-Proven experience of Financial Management
-Experience working in a Financial Control role within in the Banking is a must
-Qualified – ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
-Solid knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles
including IFRS.
-Ability to analyse financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.
-Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems
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