Assistant Financial Controller

My client a leading Property and Investment business are seeking to hire an Assistant Financial Controller within their finance team based in London. The Group has a diverse portfolio of financial investments and has a global presence.

The Property and Investment Finance department is responsible for the financial and
management accounting and reporting for a range of entities within the group.

Key responsibilities

• Day-to-day oversight of the finance function, supporting the department head and managing a small finance team (10-15 employees).
• Ensure month end is closed on a timely and accurate basis.
• Oversee preparation of the quarterly accounts.
• Manage the external audit to ensure accurate and timely sign off of audited financial statements.
• Ensure departmental accounting standards are maintained and control processes reviewed and enforced. Recommend and implement improvements.
• Liaison with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including Group and Tax departments.

Essential skills & experience

• 3 years + experience in similar role
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA).
• Experience of managing a team.
• Experience of producing management and statutory accounts.
• Very strong technical skills and an ability to deal with complex transactions such as investment acquisitions and disposals.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in the property/investment industry and a commercial awareness a definite advantage.