Treasury Financial Controller – 6 months FTC
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
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London
South East EnglandUnited Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 12 Feb 2021
- Closes
- 12 Mar 2021
- Job Title
- Accountant
- Category
- Accountancy
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
Heard of us?
We're an award–winning bank; backing people to fulfil life's hopes and dreams.
Now is your chance???
The Treasury Financial Control Team is a small yet high performing, high profile team. Operating within our growing Bank, we're well accustomed to delivery within a fast pace environment, where 'change' is the norm.
As month end arrives, as you may expect, it is all hands to deck. We are responsible for the delivery of an accurate and reliable Trial Balance and accounting records, reporting to our parent group, First Rand.
We possess the tenacity to identify where change is needed; we encourage the involvement in projects outside of the BAU. We drive the design and build of new processes, continually improving and streamlining our reporting processes.
The role of Treasury Financial Accountant is really important to us. You will have responsibility for the maintenance of the Treasury Management System (TMS) Quantum from an accounting perspective, ensuring that the system is supported by adequate documentation, provide fit–for–purpose accounting information and MI, embedding the full functionality of the system within the team
When the time is right, we would love to welcome you to our London office. In the meantime you will be based remotely. You'll be made to feel part of your new team by your Line Manager, Treasury Financial Control Manager and colleagues through regular contact and virtual interaction.
What would your day look like?
Ownership of TMS Quantum & Savings platforms maintenance from accounting perspective
Provide technical support to the Bank's hedge accounting strategy and process / system
Support daily Treasury operations, reviewing derivatives accounting (including FX derivatives)
Support the production of technical accounting papers on Treasury and Savings when required
Produce and / or review the financial control attestations for Treasury and Savings
Ensure integrity of financials from source systems
Gain an understanding of operational processes and advise financial control advancements
Collaboratively work with Treasury teams to ensure common understanding and best use of common systems, primarily Quantum and QRM, supporting ongoing upgrades / developments
What do we expect of you?
Good solid experience in Banking and Treasury
ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
Experience in hedge accounting, both portfolio and micro and the application of relevant accounting standards would be beneficial but not essential
Good understanding of Treasury and Savings products and ability to assess the impact from regulatory, capital, tax and statutory point of view.
Experienced use of Treasury systems, ideally Quantum and QRM.
Solid understanding of robust controls environment,
Proactive self–starter who can successfully operate in a changing environment
What can you expect of us?
A friendly and flexible culture, synonymous with our proposition to our customers.
A growing organisation that defines itself as being nimble, lean and strong.
A drive for continuous improvement, which you will be empowered to get behind from day one.
A communicative, accessible and approachable ExCo.And of course, you will be compensated competitively, with a good range of core benefits and bonus potential.
Still Curious?
Aldermore Group was formed by bringing together two very successful businesses, Aldermore Bank and MotoNovo Finance, under the First Rand umbrella. Whilst our parent company operates internationally from their HQ in South Africa, we are a UK–based financial services specialist that supports our customers across a range of products and services.
Underpinned by our strategic blueprint, "backing people to fulfil life's hopes and dreams", we thrive upon saying "yes" to our customers. We respect the ingenuity of entrepreneurs and their startups; we give first–timers a leg–up onto the property ladder; and we open up the lending market to many.
This is where you come in. We are on a journey. A journey defined by a destination; to deliver on our purpose over the course of the next 3 to 5 years.
Join us today and we will make the same promises to you as an employee, as we do to each of our customers. We value your differences; welcoming applications from all sections of society. We continue to build an inclusive, empathetic and creative environment; where your views and contributions will inspire new ways of thinking.
#backingyoutobringyourbest
Aldermore is an equal opportunities employer.
We do not accept speculative agency CVs. Any CV received by Aldermore will be treated as a gift and not eligible for an agency fee. PSL agencies should only send CVs if authorised to do so by HR.
Where a DBS check or CIFAS check is identified as necessary, all application forms, job adverts and recruitment briefs will contain a statement that an application for a DBS certificate or a CIFAS check will be submitted in the event of the individual being offered the position
We're an award–winning bank; backing people to fulfil life's hopes and dreams.
Now is your chance???
The Treasury Financial Control Team is a small yet high performing, high profile team. Operating within our growing Bank, we're well accustomed to delivery within a fast pace environment, where 'change' is the norm.
As month end arrives, as you may expect, it is all hands to deck. We are responsible for the delivery of an accurate and reliable Trial Balance and accounting records, reporting to our parent group, First Rand.
We possess the tenacity to identify where change is needed; we encourage the involvement in projects outside of the BAU. We drive the design and build of new processes, continually improving and streamlining our reporting processes.
The role of Treasury Financial Accountant is really important to us. You will have responsibility for the maintenance of the Treasury Management System (TMS) Quantum from an accounting perspective, ensuring that the system is supported by adequate documentation, provide fit–for–purpose accounting information and MI, embedding the full functionality of the system within the team
When the time is right, we would love to welcome you to our London office. In the meantime you will be based remotely. You'll be made to feel part of your new team by your Line Manager, Treasury Financial Control Manager and colleagues through regular contact and virtual interaction.
What would your day look like?
Ownership of TMS Quantum & Savings platforms maintenance from accounting perspective
Provide technical support to the Bank's hedge accounting strategy and process / system
Support daily Treasury operations, reviewing derivatives accounting (including FX derivatives)
Support the production of technical accounting papers on Treasury and Savings when required
Produce and / or review the financial control attestations for Treasury and Savings
Ensure integrity of financials from source systems
Gain an understanding of operational processes and advise financial control advancements
Collaboratively work with Treasury teams to ensure common understanding and best use of common systems, primarily Quantum and QRM, supporting ongoing upgrades / developments
What do we expect of you?
Good solid experience in Banking and Treasury
ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
Experience in hedge accounting, both portfolio and micro and the application of relevant accounting standards would be beneficial but not essential
Good understanding of Treasury and Savings products and ability to assess the impact from regulatory, capital, tax and statutory point of view.
Experienced use of Treasury systems, ideally Quantum and QRM.
Solid understanding of robust controls environment,
Proactive self–starter who can successfully operate in a changing environment
What can you expect of us?
A friendly and flexible culture, synonymous with our proposition to our customers.
A growing organisation that defines itself as being nimble, lean and strong.
A drive for continuous improvement, which you will be empowered to get behind from day one.
A communicative, accessible and approachable ExCo.And of course, you will be compensated competitively, with a good range of core benefits and bonus potential.
Still Curious?
Aldermore Group was formed by bringing together two very successful businesses, Aldermore Bank and MotoNovo Finance, under the First Rand umbrella. Whilst our parent company operates internationally from their HQ in South Africa, we are a UK–based financial services specialist that supports our customers across a range of products and services.
Underpinned by our strategic blueprint, "backing people to fulfil life's hopes and dreams", we thrive upon saying "yes" to our customers. We respect the ingenuity of entrepreneurs and their startups; we give first–timers a leg–up onto the property ladder; and we open up the lending market to many.
This is where you come in. We are on a journey. A journey defined by a destination; to deliver on our purpose over the course of the next 3 to 5 years.
Join us today and we will make the same promises to you as an employee, as we do to each of our customers. We value your differences; welcoming applications from all sections of society. We continue to build an inclusive, empathetic and creative environment; where your views and contributions will inspire new ways of thinking.
#backingyoutobringyourbest
Aldermore is an equal opportunities employer.
We do not accept speculative agency CVs. Any CV received by Aldermore will be treated as a gift and not eligible for an agency fee. PSL agencies should only send CVs if authorised to do so by HR.
Where a DBS check or CIFAS check is identified as necessary, all application forms, job adverts and recruitment briefs will contain a statement that an application for a DBS certificate or a CIFAS check will be submitted in the event of the individual being offered the position