Head of Investment Accounting & Reporting

Alexander Lloyd; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Investment Accounting & Control to lead a pivotal team during an exciting growth phase. This role requires a strategic leader with a strong accounting or treasury background, adept in managing investment accounting and reporting under IFRS and Solvency UK. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of fixed income assets and derivatives, alongside technology skills to utilize accounting software effectively. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence the organization’s strategy and enhance controls and processes, while working closely with senior stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accounting or treasury background is essential.
• Strong knowledge of fixed income assets and derivatives required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in investment accounting and reporting.
• Develop and deliver investment accounting processes and controls.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Understanding of Investments

Strong Knowledge of Fixed Income Assets

Derivatives Accounting

Accounting Rules under IFRS

Treasury Software Utilization

Education

Qualified Accounting Background

Treasury Background

Tools

Oracle General Ledger

FIS Quantum

Bloomberg

Job description

As our client embarks on a very exciting growth stage, the Head of Investment Accounting & Control will play a pivotal role.

The purpose of the role is to provide strategic leadership to the team managing the investment accounting and reporting for the group's investments under IFRS and Solvency UK. This requires a commercial understanding of the investment portfolio of financial assets, derivatives, and repurchase transactions.

In addition to the associated financial accounting processes and methods, the role will require effective development and delivery of investment accounting, reporting, and asset valuation processes and controls. This role will therefore be key in the successful delivery of the organisation's strategy, and strong stakeholder management skills will be required.

Candidate Criteria:

• Qualified Accounting or Treasury background
• Strong knowledge of fixed income assets, derivatives, and repurchase transactions, and associated accounting rules under IFRS and Solvency UK. Understanding of Solvency UK matching adjustment rules and practices.
• Technology skills to utilise accounting and treasury software to keep track of investments, taxes, and other important data or reports
• Knowledge of Oracle General Ledger / FIS Quantum / Bloomberg highly desirable
• Previous work experience in fixed income and derivative accounting at an insurer, bank, and/or asset management firm; candidates seeking a move from Big 4 would also be considered
• Experience in leading and managing a team; managing senior stakeholders; maintaining and enhancing controls and processes to meet best practice.

Please quote 51404 when you email your CV to [e-mail]. Alongside your CV, you are welcome to expand on the key candidate criteria above.