Job Description

The role has responsibility for reviewing processes and controls, identifying and driving process improvements across the function and the testing of controls in accordance with the Group controls framework.

• Reviewing, assessing and updating the processes related to Accounting and Finance, on a quarterly/semi annually basis, ensuring all controls are effective.
• Identifying the key controls (within Accounting & Finance), classifying the risk level involved and liaising with the Finance Manager/CFO if gaps are identified and establishing a remediation plan;
• Proactively identifying potential process improvements, presenting these to the Finance Manager/CFO and driving the implementation of improvements in collaboration with the wider team.
• Ensuring all processes are fully documented (leveraging flowcharting tools).
• Reviewing and assessing new systems/applications implemented, ensuring appropriate robust controls are in place.
• Responsible for the Company Procurement Procedures and undertaking compliance testing to ensure adherence and appropriate reporting of results is provided to the Finance Manager/CFO.
• Participate in special projects and ad hoc projects as defined by the Finance Manager/CFO

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Newly qualified accountant – ACCA, CIMA, ACA
• -3 - 4 years of accounting experience in a Financial Services environment ( Ideally Asset Management and/or Life Assurance)
• Experience in Process Improvement, Internal Controls/Audit and Financial Reporting
• An ability to identify issues/risks and propose solutions.
• High attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines
• Proactive ability to work independently and as part of a team.