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Accounting, Financial Reporting and Consolidation Supervisor

Recruiter: Brown Brothers Harriman
Location: Krakow
Salary: Attractive salary with rich benefit and bonus package
Posted: 12 Apr 2021
Closes: 21 Apr 2021
Ref: 33924
Approved employers: Approved employer
Job role: Audit, Financial analyst, Financial planning & analysis, Fund accountant
Sector: Accounting - Public practice, Banking and financial services
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Experience level: Qualified accountant

As an Accounting, Financial Reporting and Consolidation Supervisor you will join our Alternatives Investment Funds Team. In this role you will be responsible for the supervision and review of work of a team of 3 to 4 accountants in charge of their day to day responsibilities: stand-alone accounting and financial reporting of entities within the Alternative Investments Funds structures (“AIF”), mostly Real Estate Funds. Additionally, you will perform consolidations of Alternative Investment Funds with the assistance of the Team Leader and assist in the consolidated Financial Reporting of the AIF structures. As part of the supervisory responsibilities you will be responsible of all aspects relating to staff management like people coaching, development and retention.

If you are looking to push your career to the next level, introduce yourself by submitting your resume.

Some of your key responsibilities include:

Supervision and review of full general ledger accounting of companies under group/fund GAAP (IFRS) and Lux GAAP

Reviewing financial reporting to internal parties (BBH) and external clients. Reviewing annual statutory financial statements according to IFRS or Lux GAAP

Preparing annual consolidated financial statements of funds under IFRS or Lux GAAP

Communicating with clients on a regular basis, acting as a key contact, ensuring timely and accurate responses to any queries

Liaising with auditors and tax advisors and coordinating the supply of information and responses to queries

Ensuring efficient operation of daily processing and functions, advise on workflow improvements.

Manage and supervise a team of senior and junior accountants

Keeping team-members informed of new industry developments relating to accounting and financial reporting requirements

Establishing efficient workflow standards, providing ongoing feedback and conducting (semi) annual performance reviews

Qualifications:

University degree preferably in Accounting / Finance related discipline

At least 4 years of experience in general ledger accounting/group accounting or audit (this position is particularly appropriate for a qualified accountant with experience outside the investment funds industry or for someone with audit experience)

Strong numerical ability and analytical skills

Ability to work with respect to periodic deadlines in client-driven environment

Ability to work with a limited direct supervision, ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks

Solid oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

Strong reviewing skills

Ability to embrace change on multiple level including technology, clients groups

Critical thinking and focus on process efficiency

Collaborative nature and foster team spirit

Experience in coordinating work of others

Good understanding of financial/accounting principles, including IFRS knowledge

Professional accountancy qualification would be a huge asset (qualified or part qualified)

Fluent English skills

What We Offer:

A collaborative environment that enables you to step outside your role to add value wherever you can.

Direct access to clients, information and experts across all business areas around the world.

Opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself—without leaving the firm.

A culture of inclusion that values each employee’s unique perspective.

Employment stability with indefinite contract from day one.

High-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind.

Rewarding work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage.

Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a privately-held financial institution and has been a thought leader and solutions provider for almost 200 years. We serve the most sophisticated individuals and institutions with award-winning expertise in Investment Management, Private Banking, and Investor Services. Our 5,000 colleagues operate from 18 cities throughout North America, Europe and Asia.

BBH is committed to diversity, innovation and globalization. Our culture is driven by our goal to provide the best solutions and services to our clients and each other. Our Partnership structure creates a flat organization that promotes collaboration across all business lines. We believe that diverse ideas and the ability to come together globally across groups and borders are a competitive advantage. In order for all our teams to excel, members must trust each other and feel comfortable providing honest input from all perspectives.

This openness sparks innovation and agility, which adds to the entrepreneurial spirit and provides many more career opportunities for our staff. We are a group of high-performing, dedicated and caring professionals who believe that working together is the foundation for superior client service excellence.

As a BBH professional, your career path is yours to define. We take pride in our ability to retain our best employees. We help them manage their careers by moving top performers to new areas of BBH where their talents will make the greatest contribution. As soon as you walk through the doors at BBH, we provide you with the tools to help you succeed and grow your career.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.