Director, Financial Control & Reporting, UK

Reporting to the VP Finance, Europe, the Director, Financial Control & Reporting, UK will be responsible for overseeing all financial, accounting, tax compliance and regulatory reporting functions of Credorax Services UK Ltd.

The ideal candidate should be an experienced, motivated person, who is goal-oriented, highly organized, and able to work with little to no supervision and perform under pressure.

Your day-to-day responsibilities as a Director, Financial Control & Reporting, will include:

Financial Accounting, Controlling and Reporting

• Overseeing all financial control activities, including the managing the accounts payable function, intercompany transactions, and performing reconciliation;
• Preparing the monthly management accounts and reviewing and analysing the monthly and quarterly numbers and disclosures;
• Preparing the annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS / UK GAAP, and managing and coordinating the audit of the statutory financial statements within stipulated deadlines;
• Providing executive management with accurate and comprehensive financial information and presentations to support effective policy making and financial planning;
• Working with other departments across Finaro to improve and standardize processes, workflows and information systems;
• Contributing to the overall effectiveness of the finance function and general accounting processes; and
• Ad hoc support to the VP Finance, Europe and the Consolidation team.

Tax Compliance and Reporting

• Liaising with tax accountants and specialists;
• Taking care of all Tax & VAT compliance obligations, including the handling of any necessary HMRC registrations and the preparation and filing of returns;
• Supporting the design and implementation of tax planning strategies through tax research and advice, including preparation of transfer pricing documentation and analysis.

Regulatory Reporting

• Liaising with supervisory authorities and regulatory specialists;
• Compiling accurate, timely and complete regulatory and statistical reporting returns;
• Preparing replies to queries from the supervisory authorities, as well as necessary follow ups;
• Review any new regulatory reporting requirements to determine and define newly imposed requirements and provide professional technical guidance to senior management; and
• Preparation of ad hoc reports and other analyses as may be required by regulators and senior management.

Your Profile

Education/Qualifications:

• Chartered Warranted Accountant

Experience:

• A minimum of 7 years' relevant working experience, composed primarily of years working in a Big 4 environment (preferably audit & assurance) or in a financial institution.

Knowledge and skills:

• A strong knowledge of IFRS is required.
• Income tax and VAT compliance knowledge is considered very important.
• Regulatory reporting experience is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint is a must.

Competencies required:

• Ability to work unsupervised independently and working to tight schedules.
• Ability to make quick and independent but rational decisions under pressure.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to translate priorities and actions into measurable results.
• Must demonstrate thorough and methodical attention to detail and commitment to tasks assigned.
• Ability to learn quickly and a proven track record in problem analysis with the ability to creatively and proactively solve problems.
• Ability to work well within a team environment and to build strong working relationships.
• Ambition to enhance knowledge and skills in a rapidly changing and dynamic environment.