Financial Controller
- Employer
- Curve Group Holdings Ltd
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Closing date
- Nov 6, 2020
View more
- Job Role
- Controller
- Sector
- Finance
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.
About us
Gatehouse Bank is a subsidiary of Gatehouse Financial Group Limited, which is a holding company for Gatehouse Bank (based in London and Milton Keynes) and Gatehouse Capital (based in Kuwait). Gatehouse Bank is a Shariah-compliant bank offering savings products and finance for UK commercial and residential real estate, in addition to sourcing and advising on UK real estate investments with a focus on the build to rent sector.
Role purpose
Financial Reporting & Control is a function within the Finance Department which overseas statutory reporting, management reporting, budgeting, tax and daily product control reporting.
The Financial Accountant will work closely with the Finance team and the Head of Finance to manage the product and financial control function and support monthly, quarterly, half-year and year end and reporting.
Key responsibilities
Managing the daily reporting, month-end and quarter-end close process including review and approval of the journal entries, consolidation of subsidiaries
Oversight of the accounts payable function including processing payments, approval the journal entries in the accounting system
Preparation of month-end Flash report and management accounts
Forecasting the financial results monthly
Preparation annual financial statements and liaising with the external auditors, and providing relevant information to ensure their queries are dealt with in a timely manner
Liaising with the auditors
Preparation and submission of tax returns to HMRC in a timely manner
Oversight and improvement of internal controls across the Bank's Finance department
Oversight and improvement of financial control over the subsidiaries
Develop and regularly update the Finance department policies and process notes
Oversight of accounting process and ensuring all new accounting standards have been implemented on a timely basis
Evaluate and manage the operational risk on a day-to-day basis
Ensure compliance of financial reporting with appropriate laws, regulations, internal and external requirements
Provide Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Quarterly reports in a timely manner; Adhoc reporting as and when required. Other Projects
Project management (macro fair value hedging implementation)
Support product control reporting re-design
Assist with the implementation of any new systemsRequired knowledge & skills:
Meticulous and detailed in producing analysis and interrogating systems
Able to work towards strict timeframes and is comfortable with multi-tasking
Able to demonstrate good organisational and problem solving skills
Strong Excel skills.
Familiar with financial ledger systems
Logical and methodical in problem solvingAdditional Details
We offer highly attractive reward package; the typical benefits include:
25 days holiday entitlement increasing with service
Pension Plan
Private medical insuranceGatehouse Bank is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Please be advised that we have an appointed recruitment partner, The Curve Group, to manage our recruitment process and give candidates the best possible experience in pursuing a career with Gatehouse Bank. The personal details you have shared with us may be processed by The Curve Group on behalf of Gatehouse Bank. Full details of their Privacy Policy can be viewed by using this link https://(url removed)/privacy-policy
Gatehouse Bank is a subsidiary of Gatehouse Financial Group Limited, which is a holding company for Gatehouse Bank (based in London and Milton Keynes) and Gatehouse Capital (based in Kuwait). Gatehouse Bank is a Shariah-compliant bank offering savings products and finance for UK commercial and residential real estate, in addition to sourcing and advising on UK real estate investments with a focus on the build to rent sector.
Role purpose
Financial Reporting & Control is a function within the Finance Department which overseas statutory reporting, management reporting, budgeting, tax and daily product control reporting.
The Financial Accountant will work closely with the Finance team and the Head of Finance to manage the product and financial control function and support monthly, quarterly, half-year and year end and reporting.
Key responsibilities
Managing the daily reporting, month-end and quarter-end close process including review and approval of the journal entries, consolidation of subsidiaries
Oversight of the accounts payable function including processing payments, approval the journal entries in the accounting system
Preparation of month-end Flash report and management accounts
Forecasting the financial results monthly
Preparation annual financial statements and liaising with the external auditors, and providing relevant information to ensure their queries are dealt with in a timely manner
Liaising with the auditors
Preparation and submission of tax returns to HMRC in a timely manner
Oversight and improvement of internal controls across the Bank's Finance department
Oversight and improvement of financial control over the subsidiaries
Develop and regularly update the Finance department policies and process notes
Oversight of accounting process and ensuring all new accounting standards have been implemented on a timely basis
Evaluate and manage the operational risk on a day-to-day basis
Ensure compliance of financial reporting with appropriate laws, regulations, internal and external requirements
Provide Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Quarterly reports in a timely manner; Adhoc reporting as and when required. Other Projects
Project management (macro fair value hedging implementation)
Support product control reporting re-design
Assist with the implementation of any new systemsRequired knowledge & skills:
Meticulous and detailed in producing analysis and interrogating systems
Able to work towards strict timeframes and is comfortable with multi-tasking
Able to demonstrate good organisational and problem solving skills
Strong Excel skills.
Familiar with financial ledger systems
Logical and methodical in problem solvingAdditional Details
We offer highly attractive reward package; the typical benefits include:
25 days holiday entitlement increasing with service
Pension Plan
Private medical insuranceGatehouse Bank is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Please be advised that we have an appointed recruitment partner, The Curve Group, to manage our recruitment process and give candidates the best possible experience in pursuing a career with Gatehouse Bank. The personal details you have shared with us may be processed by The Curve Group on behalf of Gatehouse Bank. Full details of their Privacy Policy can be viewed by using this link https://(url removed)/privacy-policy
You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.
Get job alerts
Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.
Create alert