Equifind are supporting a rapid growth Fintech business in central London, based by Bond Street, looking to hire a Senior Group Accountant to report into the Group FC.
The Company
With a headcount of currently just over 150, the firm will be rapidly expanding and this is a Senior Group Accountant position crucial to the running of the finance function, reporting in to the UK GFC. Seeking a 2 year PQE Accountant capable of managing/supervising a decent sized qualified finance function. This hire will make the team eight in total. The firm is looking for an exit over the next 3 years, so a great time to join and be involved.
The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast paced Fintech environment, where you will have autonomy to put processes in place and streamline the existing ones.
Key Accountabilities:
* Helping to prepare the business for exit in the medium term
* Supporting the GFCin developing the Finance function, identifying the critical elements of the Finance blueprint and maturing the overall operating model for Finance
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with the board and risk/audit subcommittees as well as banks, auditors, regulators, advisors, and other key stakeholders
* Ensuring the firm builds a world class accounting and reporting function and taking responsibility for an effective and highly automated financial control environment across all our businesses
* Taking responsibility for preparing our annual report and accounts, monthly consolidated financial statements and our monthly board packs
* Managing and delivering on our regulatory reporting commitments, across a number different jurisdictions and regulators
* Ensure the firm is fully compliant with all applicable financial regulation e.g. tax and regulatory reporting requirements
* Ensure the firm identifies and proactively manages all financial risks, which may impact the business objectives
* Designing, building and implementing world class financial systems to support and automate our reporting and MI as we expand internationally and manage increasing complexity of the group
* Managing, supporting and developing more junior members of the team to actively train and improve staff knowledge and empower colleagues to take the next step in their career
Requirements
* Ideally qualified, 2 years+ PQE experience
* Positive and proactive nature
* Ability to deal with senior stakeholders
What's on offer
* Competitive base salary
* Hybrid fashion 4 and 1 day working from home
* Pension
* 25 days annual leave
* Private healthcare and life assurance
* Other benefits
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