Job Description

Financial Reporting

• Annual preparation of the group holding company consolidation, and the London subsidiary accounts
• Coordination with group auditors and associated foreign subsidiary controllers.
• Responsible for London daily accounts activity for the commodity division, research team, overheads, and other entity level activity.
• Manage the accounting support team in India, and drive efficiencies through their increased involvement in standardised processes.
• Responsible for technical accounting queries and developments, including potential IFRS conversion.

Monthly Accounting Activities

• Accurate and on time monthly reporting including the population of the group reporting pack
• Responsible for completion of monthly close activities in designated areas, such as intercompany confirms, overheads, Commodities, and other non-trading activities.
• Responsible for the entity level numbers, including preparation of monthly management accounts and rationalization of results at trade book level.
• Ensure controls are followed and implemented on a monthly basis

Financial Planning, Controls, & Tax

• Supporting the quarterly budget process and monthly cash flow forecasting.
• Responsible for indirect tax processes and submissions.
• Responsible for completion of annual internal controls review and group submission.

Reporting into the Finance Director and working within a team of 5, supported by an in-house accounting support team based in India, the role will require strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a pro-active approach to drive continuous improvements and efficiencies in the processes.

A full new ERP is looking to be implemented so a flexible approach and openness to change is essential.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The person will be a qualified accountant with between three and five years of post qualification experience preferably in a financial services or big 4 environment. They will require strong accounting skills to including financial accounting and experience of a multi-currency environment. Strong excel skills are essential.