Property company based in London looking for a Country Finance Manager- This role will be for 6 months and is based in West London.

This role will suit a candidate with 3-6 yeats post qualified and ideally from a Big 4 background. Property/ Hospitality/ leisure experience preferred.

Key aspects:

Financial reporting

• Set reporting timetable based on investor/bank/statutory requirements and monitor financial reporting compliance.
• Liaising with investors and lenders on all financial reporting matters
• Manage the year end external audit processes at both group and local levels efficiently- Ensure adherence to IFRS/local GAAP including all new standards and amendments.
• Reconciliation of management P&L to trial balance.

Tax

• Review corporation income tax/VAT returns, prepare tax notes for the annual accounts and perform basic tax analysis with assistance from the tax team.
• Liaising with the tax team on projects and tax analysis

Transaction

• Key player in the transition team following a new hotel acquisition to ensure efficient and smooth post acquisition transition, assessment of incumbent finance team/controls/processes, training and improvements where required.
• Manage loan structuring including loan document compliance, optimisation of debt/equity ratios, interest payments. Maintain up to date records of interest calculations and principle balances on loans of underlying investment vehicles and holding companies accounts

Treasury Management

• Prepare or assist with annual budgets and variance monitoring as required.
• Proactively assess cashflow forecasts and cash repatriation options.

• Responsible for adequate cash and bank controls implementation a
• Organise bank approvals for new starters and ensure leavers are removed immediately.
• Liaise with the banks to ensure any new banking regulations are understood and implemented including confirmation of balances under EMIR banking regulations.