Legal Entity Controller (VP and Senior AVP levels) - Brokerage

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned global brokerage firm in the City of London is looking for a Legal Entity Controller to join their team. This role offers an opportunity to manage annual financial statements and reports while working in a hybrid environment with great career prospects. The ideal candidate has a strong accounting background and is ready to integrate new acquisitions.

Benefits

Exceptional company benefits package

Competitive bonus scheme

Strong career progression

Qualifications

• Experience with Big 4 audit background is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, FRS 102, US GAAP, SOX is important.
• Familiarity with group accounting and reconciliation processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual financial statements for various entities.
• Conduct monthly analytical reviews of legal entity income statements.
• Manage month-end reports and transfer pricing calculations.

Skills

Reconciliation experience

Transfer pricing knowledge

Group accounting skills

Education

ACA or equivalent Accounting Qualification

Job description

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

About Our Client

Global securities and commodities broker with a sound balance sheet and growth. A well led firm, non-political, collegiate feel.

Great career prospects and people !

Job Description

Legal Entity Controller (VP and Senior AVP levels) - Brokerage

Banking & Financial Services

City of London (hybrid 3 days as week in the office)

• Annual financial statements for a number of entities
• Key notes to the Group Annual and Quarterly Reports
• Monthly analytical review on legal entity income statement and balance sheet
• Month end, management reports, transfer pricing calculations
• Balance sheet substantiation and intercompany reconciliations
• Ad-hoc enquiries from external auditors
• Integration of new acquisitions
• IFRS, FRS 102, US GAAP, SOX

• Big 4 FS Investment Banks, Brokerage, Capital Markets audit clients
• ACA or equivalent Accounting Qualification

The Successful Applicant

Legal Entity Controller (VP and Senior AVP levels) - Brokerage

Banking & Financial Services

City of London (hybrid 3 days as week in the office)

• Big 4 audit background is preferred but not essential
• Group accounting (departments/business units) and reconciliation experience (transfer pricing / intercompany / cross charging)
• Qualified Accountant

What's on Offer

• Base £85,000 to £105,000
• Exceptional company benefits package
• Great people, strong career progression
• Competitive bonus scheme