Senior Management Accountant – Close & Reporting (12 month FTC) at TP ICAP
The Senior Management Accountant – Close & Reporting will play a crucial part in ensuring the precision and timeliness of Management & Financial Accounts for the EMEA region, encompassing various brands, asset classes, and legal entities. As a dedicated member of the team, your responsibilities will include overseeing the accurate and timely month-end close of EMEA Regulated and Trading Legal Entities, as well as ensuring the meticulous recording of Trading Revenues for EMEA Legal Entities. This role not only demands a meticulous attention to detail but also offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute significantly to the financial integrity and success of our organisation across diverse sectors within the EMEA region.
Role Responsibilities
* Responsible for the preparation of Management Accounts within the EMEA region across the brands, asset classes and Legal entities. Take ownership for control and sign off on Revenue Performance for assigned Legal/Regulated entities.
* Reporting of daily revenue at Desk/Divisional level and EMEA Regional reporting. Reconciliation & validation of revenue processed at month end.
* Preparing and maintaining monthly journal entries in the General Ledger including Manual Revenue entries, accruals and Transfer Pricing recharges.
* Front Office & Back Office reconciliations to be performed to ensure completeness of revenue and accuracy for legal entity reporting for all revenue interfaces.
* Take ownership for control and sign off on Financial Performance of assigned Legal entities.
* Responsible for the preparation of timely and accurate management information for key stakeholders.
* Responsible for the monthly Balance Sheet substantiation of all Business unit Control related balances back to relevant sub-ledgers or source systems.
* Accounts Receivable to General Ledger reconciliations by Entity – ensure we have consistent accounting of revenues across trade receivables accounts. Create reconciliations and revaluation processes which can be implemented on a monthly basis with relevant substantiation to support Balance Sheet Control.
* Assist in resolving revenue queries to facilitate broker compensation processes.
* Ensure a full understanding of trade flows and interfaces for EMEA, maintain trade and broker mappings for monthly reporting.
* Production of variance analysis and analytical reviews for the P&L and Balance Sheet.
* Responsible for providing analytical review of Transfer Pricing Recharges ensuring full understanding of key entity and Asset class drivers.
* Assisting with team developments to improve efficiency, reporting and processes for both UK and Non-UK offices in a controlled environment.
* Build a rapport with counterparts in other regions to agree and settle intercompany balances and foster the sharing of best practice.
* Ensure an effective risk and control framework is embedded to support our processes.
* Assist with the Annual preparation of Budgets and Forecasts for P&L and Balance Sheet, ensuring full understanding of revenue trends and key cost drivers.
* Year-end reporting. This will include preparation of Year-end files for relevant broking entities, business reviews and assisting with Audit queries.
* Assist Group Tax with the preparation of VAT returns.
* Build and maintain professional relationships with the EMEA Finance Team and other key stakeholders. There should be clear communication and adoption of Group Accounting Policies and ensure the Expenditure Control Framework is adhered to at all times.
* From time to time you will be asked to undertake any other reasonable duties as required within this role.
Experience / Competencies
Essential
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
* Several years of post-qualification experience in a similar role is essential
* Proven financial control background with in-depth knowledge of what a good control environment looks like.
* Excellent technical skills in Excel (advanced level including complex formulas, pivot tables, and modelling).
* Demonstrated organisational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritise effectively, and deliver to deadlines.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
* High attention to detail and accuracy.
* Self-motivated, resilient, and results-oriented with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable
* Experience in the financial services sector (particularly broker/dealer or investment banking environment).
* Experience with finance systems such as Oracle, SmartView/ASO, Hubble, or OneStream.
* Track record of leading or contributing to system/process improvement initiatives.
* Self-motivated, resilient and goal orientated and problem solving skills
* Prior involvement in budgeting and forecasting processes in a complex, multi-entity environment.
* Strong awareness of regulatory and statutory reporting requirements relevant to financial services.
* In-depth knowledge of what a good control environment looks like.
* Ability to react to changing requirements and adjust process and approach.
Band & Level
* Professional / 5
Location
UK - 135 Bishopsgate - London
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Note: This description reflects the role as of the date of posting. The company reserves the right to modify the role and responsibilities as required.
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