Manager – Finance

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing and being the first line approver for all daily BAU activities such as payments, conducting complex month end journal postings, accruals and prepayments etc on a timely manner whist also maintaining high quality standards
• Plan and execute statutory audits on a timely basis and build strong relationships with external parties (auditors and other third parties involved in the statutory reporting process).
• Meeting all regulatory (FCA, MFSA and BoL)UK and EU), tax and company secretarial compliance requirements for our registered entities across the UK and EU entities
• Support the decision-making process by analysing and reporting month on month variances across the balance sheet and P&L, whilst also ensuring the company is adhering to minimum capital requirements
• Driving continuous improvement and standardisation of processes, including the design and implementation of processes and key controls to ensure efficient, accurate and timely financial reporting
• Working closely with the Financial Operations department to ensure balances from the day-to-day running of the business are recorded completely and accurately i.e scheme fees, processor fees etc.
• Play a key role in partnering Finance with the wider team within the company in order to drive strategic and operational initiatives
• Ensuring timely and accurate cash flow forecasts are prepared on a weekly basis in order for management to make informed decisions for the future.
• Ensure accurate reporting and maintain rigorous financial and regulatory controls

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with post qualified experience
• Ability to work within a team with tight deadlines
• Experience in audit or in-house Finance, working in a large scale and complex organisation beneficial
• Experience and understanding of financial reporting, including General ledger,Trial Balance, Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Financial Statements, including working knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS and FRS102)
• Knowledge of relevant accounting, tax, compliance, legal and regulator requirements, and corporate governance best practice across multiple authorities is advantageous.
• Payments OR Fintech experience preferred
• Ability to deliver financial and non-financial information and reports to key partners and stakeholders
• Ability to take ownership and drive projects forward
• Ability to collaborate and engage with a variety of partners and stakeholders
• Confident stakeholder management and experience of working with board/C-Suite stakeholders