We are working with a leading global asset manager who are seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join their team in the City. As the Senior Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for managing a team of two qualified accountants within the Compensation Accounting team. You will be a key point of contact for the auditors, including responsibility for coordinating the UK audit. The successful candidate will have exposure to reporting under US GAAP, IFRS and local European GAAPs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of two qualified accountants to - deliver accurate results for UK & European compensation accounting and to have an of the understanding the various awards
• Coordination of financial reporting for the London team including liaising with Cosec pre year end to draw up a timetable to cover all UK and European entities to enable accounts to be prepared, audited, distributed and approved
• Legal entity controller for several entities including the main UK service entity
• Be a key point of contact with the auditors to assist in the delivery of an efficient and effective audit
• Carry out additional duties as assigned

Technical Skills and Qualifications Needs:

• A qualified accountant - ACA
• Post qualification experience in reporting and control
• Experience of working in a SOX environment or the investment management industry
• Experience of working in a global organisation
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and work with the team