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Financial Accountant - 6 month contract, AVP / Analyst

Randstad Perm Professionals
Posted 15 hours ago, valid for 3 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£80,000 - £96,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job involves designing and implementing Excel templates for quarterly Head Office reporting while ensuring Sox compliance and maximizing automation opportunities.
  • Candidates should have significant experience with financial instruments and advanced Excel skills, including macros, with a keen interest in financial reporting.
  • The role requires liaising with Head Office on reporting requirements under JGAAP and USGAAP, as well as collaborating with Technology and Information Data Management to address data gaps.
  • Experience with Business Intelligent tools for developing automated reporting solutions and the ability to manage large volumes of complex data are essential.
  • The position offers a salary of £40,000 to £50,000 and requires a minimum of three years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • The design and implementation of excel templates for quarterly Head Office reporting, including UAT. The templates should demonstrate a high level of control and be Sox compliant (maximizing opportunities for automation).
  • Optimize existing EUC working files on the back of data fixes, utlising macros where possible.
  • Liaise with Head Office on new reporting requirements, establishing what and how they should be reported under JGAAP and USGAAP.
  • Work closely with Technology and Information Data Management (IDM) to close all anticipated data gaps, guiding them in building new Business Objects reports and updating upstream databases, including UAT.
  • Establishing strong relationships with the Financial Reporting teams in order to effectively handover all new reporting templates so they can be utilised on transition day 1.
  • Drive efficiencies within existing reporting templates, factoring in recent system architecture developments. Add detailed process notes for all new material changes.
  • Provide regular updates on project progress to relevant stakeholders, in a timely and efficient manner.

Skills and Experience:

  • Significant financial instruments experience
  • Skilled user of Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills (Macros)
  • A keen interest in Financial Reporting
  • Familiarity with working with very large volumes of complex data
  • Experience of using Business Intelligent tools in developing automated reporting solutions
  • Ability to distil processes into procedural documentation

Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.