Financial Controller
- Recruiter
- Finatal
- Location
-
Central London
London (Central)London (Greater)
- Salary
- £70,000 per annum
- Posted
- 18 Sep 2018
- Closes
- 26 Sep 2018
- Ref
- OB7924
- Job Title
- Financial Controller
- Category
- Accountancy
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen to join a rapidly growing Property Development Group that have excelled in the hospitality sector. The business is currently benefiting from a high level of investment, which has enabled the business to double its revenue year on year in addition to further European expansion with multiple acquisitions in the pipeline. Because of this rapid growth, the business are looking to find a bright, ambitious Financial Controller who can add value to their team and help take them to the next level.
The Responsibilities:
- Preparation of monthly management accounts and operational reports (MI reporting) for each Property Company
- Preparation of the accounts for the operating entity - Aparthotel Development Limited
- Oversee the quarterly annual audit process and the preparation of the Financial Statements in accordance with the agreed timetable
- Provision of information for the quarterly reporting packs for the Group Consolidation in accordance with the reporting timetables
- Preparation of monthly forecasts for construction and performance monitoring against budget
- Bi-weekly cash flow forecasting and equity forecasting
- Compilation, disclosure and review with auditors of statutory accounts
- Assisting with the setting up of new corporate entities for acquisitions, opening of new bank accounts, KYC information and relevant corporate/ tax documents
- Pro-active project management, resolving risks and concerns through short interval management
- Development of a continuous improvement culture.
- Supporting and leading change programmes, helping to support the Property Financial Controller and finance team to deliver a step change improvement in processes
This role will be reporting directly into the Finance Director and is critical to the successful reporting of monthly management accounts, quarterly reporting and oversees the preparation of the annual statutory accounts.
The Requirements:
- Technically strong, with working knowledge of IFRS Standards and knowledge of LUX GAAP would be an advantage but is not essential.
- Attention to detail and strong process work approach
- A qualified Accountant (ICAEW, CIMA, ACCA), with strong academic achievement and relevant experience (first time passes only)
- Strong technical background and skill set - IFRS
- Property development industry experience an advantage
- Excellent communication skills
This role requires exceptional technical capabilities in addition to extensive IFRS experience. The ideal candidate will be ACA Qualified (first time passes) with 2+ years industry experience. The role would also be a great opportunity for someone looking to move into industry from audit, providing the candidate has previous property experience.