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CASS Accountant jobs

Kennedy Pearce specialises in recruiting experienced CASS Accountants who manage compliance with the Client Assets Sourcebook (CASS) regulations, ensuring firms adhere to financial conduct rules related to client money and assets. CASS Accountants play a critical role in safeguarding client funds and maintaining regulatory compliance within financial services and professional firms.

Typical responsibilities for CASS Accountants include:

  • Managing and monitoring client money and assets in accordance with FCA CASS regulations

  • Preparing detailed CASS reconciliations and reports for regulatory submissions

  • Liaising with internal teams and external auditors to ensure compliance and resolve discrepancies

  • Supporting audits and regulatory reviews related to client asset safeguarding

  • Maintaining accurate records of client accounts and transactions

  • Implementing and reviewing controls and processes to meet CASS requirements

  • Using accounting and compliance software to maintain data integrity and reporting accuracy

  • Keeping up to date with regulatory changes and advising finance teams on compliance best practices

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    Contract

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    City of London

    Permanent

    Global Organisation seeks an experienced fluent French speaking Financial Accountant to join the business in a permanent role. The French Financial Accountant would have previously reported under French GAAP, have a solid background in financial reporting and a keen eye for detail. Duties of the Financial Accountant include: Producing monthly financial/management accounts under French GAAP Preparing & uploading accruals, prepayments, payroll journals, expenses, and other journals. Prepare financial statements. Reconciling all Balance Sheet accounts Budget/Forecast costs and revenue preparation and analysis. Month-end and year-end close processes. VAT filings Assist in internal/external audits. Cooperate in the intercompany reconciliation. Preparing all necessary requirements for the Annual Financial Statements and assisting with the internal audit. Supporting the Financial Controller on projects. Requirements of the Financial Accountant include: Fluent French Speaker Knowledge of French GAAP and IFRS Previously worked for an international/multi-site Organisation Strong Communication skills Able to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team. Qualified Accountant/Equivalent accountancy qualification Hands-on mentality and work ethic. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong working relationships. Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid working.

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    London

    Permanent

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    £55000 - £65000 per annum + Hybrid + Bonus + Benefits

    Harrow

    Permanent

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  • Shipping Finance Origination

    £85000 - £100000 per annum + Hybrid + Bonus + Benefits

    City of London

    Permanent

    A Global London based Bank who offer Hybrid working and excellent benefits currently seek an experienced Ship Finance Originator Role Overview You will join a growing Ship Finance team and play a leading role in the bank's Ship Finance activities in the EMEA region. The team's product mix encompasses loans and interest rate swaps and focuses on secured senior debt financings for vessels across all major shipping sectors. Client base comprises top-tier ship owners and operators from across the EMEA region The role includes business development, origination and execution activities and the on-going management of transactions within a designated geographic coverage area. In addition to primary origination, the role involves deployment of capital via secondary-market participations, assistance to portfolio management and optimization to the Bank's strategy and regulatory posture. Key Responsibilities Contribute to the development and implementation of Ship Finance Department and broader London Branch strategy. Identify and originate new Ship Finance opportunities, both primary and secondary, with a view to maximising both short-term and long-term profitability. Conduct thorough evaluations of new transaction opportunities from both a business and credit risk perspective, including through the internal credit approval process. Play an effective role in all aspects of the deal execution process, and to negotiate all relevant documentation required for the closing of new transactions. Build up and maintain a range of relationships with clients, target clients, banks and other market participants, and to make a positive ongoing contribution to the creation and refinement of the team's business strategy. Take overall responsibility for monitoring the credit status Essential Experience Minimum 3 years' Shipping Finance origination experience and front-office exposure in (a) negotiation with corporate clients and related parties and (b) development and management of good relationships with corporate clients. Established profile within the Ship Finance market and a range of existing client contacts. Proven credit analysis and report writing skills, strong numeracy and familiarity with cash flow based financial analysis and modelling. Experience with syndicated loans preferred but not essential Thorough knowledge of the maritime industry in general and ship finance standards in particular. What's on Offer - Excellent Benefits package with Hybrid working model

  • Assistant Manager - Financial Crime

    £40000 - £42000 per annum

    London

    Permanent

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