Finance Manager

Equifind have teamed up with one of our great investment clients, to recruit a finance manager to work from their London office, for the next three to six months.

We are looking for a qualified accountant with a strong background in audit to join the team and manage the year-end audit cycle.

The candidate will be the point of contact with the audit teams in multiple areas and be responsible for delivering financial statements and support to the agreed timetable and managing the sign off process for each entity.

Have a look at the duties below to see if this opportunity is the one for you.

Key deliverables for this finance manager position include:

• Lead the audit process and prepare proposed internal audit plans based on the results of the risk analysis

• Exercise individual judgement and initiative in selecting emphasis for coverage within an audit and determining and locating sources of information
• Perform audit work and supervise the performance of work by the team, including reviewing work papers, documenting control weaknesses or inefficiencies and handling the completion of the audit within the given timeframe
• Prepare audit results and conduct relevant meetings to obtain management responses
• Work on audit reports and clear those reports with auditees prior to issuance
• Prepare a full review and enhancement of current statutory accounts
• Perform follow-up on previously identified audit findings and management's action plans
• Ad hoc work as and requested by the CFO

The Business

An international investment firm head quartered in London with operations across multiple countries.

You will join a growing medium sized finance team and have full ownership of this audit project, reporting directly into the CFO. You’ll be the main person for the audit and be tasked with managing the year-end audit.

The role is hybrid, and you will be expected to be in the office three days per week and there may be travel required to other offices, every few weeks.

Background and experience

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CA) with a minimum of 3-year PQE
• Understanding of financial accounting controls, with an ability to critically evaluate them within a SME environment
• Have a solid understanding of accounting procedures; IFRS, US GAAP and UK GAAP being beneficial
• Understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks, such as, AIFMD/FATCA
• Experience in internal audit, including acting as a supervisor with a strong background in controls and compliance procedures
• Previous experience of working within the investment sector

Salary/rate

This role will be paying in the region of £375-£500 per day, depending on your industry experience.

This role is to start ASAP but we will look at candidates on 2 weeks' notice if you tick every box.