Financial Reporting Manager - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Michael Page; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global securities and commodities broker is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager on a 6-month fixed-term contract in the City of London. This hybrid role involves high-level financial reporting, preparation of financial statements, and improving control environments within the finance team. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with experience in preparation under UK GAAP or IFRS, and strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Benefits

Exceptional company benefits package

Competitive bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Preparation of audited financial statements with UK GAAP or IFRS / FRS 102.
• Experience in a commodities house, brokerage, equities, bank, or other financial services is ideal.
• Big 4 audit experience preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of high-quality consolidated Group Annual, interim, and quarterly accounts under IFRS.
• Oversee production of subsidiary annual financial statements for active entities.
• Design and implement a world-class control environment.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

• Global securities and commodities broker with sound balance sheet and growth
• High profile role with statutory reporting, technical accounting & consolidation

About Our Client

Financial Reporting Manager - 6 month fixed term contract

Banking & Financial Services

City of London (3 days a week in office - hybrid)



Global securities and commodities broker with sound balance sheet and growth

Job Description

Financial Reporting Manager - 6 month fixed term contract

Banking & Financial Services

City of London (3 days a week in office - hybrid)

• Assist in the preparation and delivery of high quality consolidated Group Annual, interim and quarterly Group accounts under IFRS and listed company standards
• Preparation of annual financial statements for a number of entities under various accounting standards (IFRS, US GAAP, FRS102 mainly)
• Assist the Head of Reporting with overseeing the production of subsidiary annual financial statements for all active entities audited and under various accounting standards (IFRS, US GAAP, a number of other global international GAAP standards)
• Oversee and ensure that all deliverables from the Legal Entity Control team in support of the production of Group and legal entity financial statements are produced to the high standard expected of the organisation
• Assist with determining and overseeing the implementation of the timetable for delivery of the annual, interim and quarterly financial statements
• Assist in the preparation of technical accounting papers for external auditors
• Assist with the implementation and disclosure of our non-financial reporting obligations
• Assist with the review of the technical structure and review governance of the Group's corporate reporting; identify opportunities to improve our corporate reporting delivery and oversee the governance process to reduce risk and ensure effective and timely decisions are taken
• Liaison with the technical accounting team to ensure a congruent approach to the explanation and/or adoption of new, amended and draft accounting standards within the Group
• Review monthly analytical review on legal entity income statement and balance sheet
• Manage ad-hoc inquiries from external auditors
• Involvement in developing and enhancing existing processes
• Integration of new acquisitions into the monthly reporting cycle
• Design and implement of a world class control environment
• This individual would play a pivotal role in improving the control environment. In addition, this individual would be expected to assist across the entire financial control team
• Review, challenge and drive improvements within the LEC and wider Finance team

The Successful Applicant

• Big 4 audit ideally but not a must -- potentially will be sat in a commodities house / brokerage / equities / bank or other fs
• Preparation of audited financial statements with UK GAAP or IFRS / FRS 102
• Strong Microsoft Excel
• Qualified Accountant

What's on Offer

• Base £80,000 to £95,000
• Exceptional company benefits package
• Competitive bonus scheme