Chief Accountant

Recruiter
Michael Page
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive salary
Posted
21 Oct 2020
Closes
19 Nov 2020
Ref
8753704
Job role
Chief accountant
Experience level
Qualified accountant
Our client is a well established private investment management firm based in London with significant AUM in a variety of asset classes.

Our client is seeking a "value add" focused finance professional to lead its London finance team.

Description

The Chief Accountant based in London will have the following responsibilities:

  • Ownership of the daily finance activity and review of the finance team's output
  • Prepare and review management reports
  • Prepare and review the consolidation and accounting for subsidiaries and joint ventures on a quarterly basis and annually
  • Perform analytical review on the periodical financials received from investment portfolios
  • Monitor and evaluate financial information systems and suggesting efficiencies
  • Review budget performance reports and consult with senior stakeholders where appropriate

Profile

The Chief Accountant based in London will have had the following exposure:

  • Qualified ACA with audit training and industry exposure
  • Strong IFRS experience
  • Exposure to consolidations and tax requirements
  • Personable and commercial in their approach to ad hoc issues
  • Strong team player

Job Offer

Excellent opportunity to shape and run the finance function of a well established investment management firm