This job posting is for a Chief Accountant position in London, UK. The responsibilities include formulating business strategies, initiating budgets and business plans, preparing financial reports and statements, controlling expenses, and leading the finance team. Qualifications required are a professional accounting qualification, master's degree, managerial experience in accounting or banking, strong written reporting skills, and knowledge of accounting standards, financial management, taxation, and Microsoft Office. Candidates should submit their CV quoting reference VR/01027.
· Studied in London UK
· UK & UAE Experience
· 8 Years of Experience at
· Real Estate & Property Management
· HealthCare / Hospital
· Management Consulting UK
· Information Technology Sectors
· 2 Years at Manager Position
· Proven Record of Conquering Challenges
Excellent communication skills and highly motivated individual with a can do, proactive approach to work along with a resourceful knowledge of international financial reporting standards, UK Audit and Tax with risk based issues. Proficient at interpreting financial statements of companies with excellent interpersonal and analytical skills to enable successful resolution of any given project within a team or as a stand-alone member of a department.
· Studied in London UK
· UK & UAE Experience
· 8 Years of Experience at
· Real Estate & Property Management
· HealthCare / Hospital
· Management Consulting UK
· Information Technology Sectors
· 2 Years at Manager Position
· Proven Record of Conquering Challenges
Excellent communication skills and highly motivated individual with a can do, proactive approach to work along with a resourceful knowledge of international financial reporting standards, UK Audit and Tax with risk based issues. Proficient at interpreting financial statements of companies with excellent interpersonal and analytical skills to enable successful resolution of any given project within a team or as a stand-alone member of a department.
1. Job Specification
Chief Accountant
Ref: VR/01027
Canary Wharf, London
Immediate start for the right person, you must be working in the UK or have recent UK banking experience .
Responsibilities
• All financial aspects for the formulation of appropriate strategies for the business
• Initiation and co-ordination of business plans/budgets and monitoring of progress towards their
achievement, and identification of opportunities to maximize earnings and minimize risk
• Quality and professionalism of the Finance function and improvement of understanding of
finance and accounting issues by other divisional heads and staff
• Development of financial data and reports for business management in the form and at the
frequency required by the management committee, the London Board and Head Office
• Provision of financial management information and its interpretation for effective business
decision making to maximize returns
• Timely and accurate preparation of statutory financial statements and annual accounts in
accordance with statutory requirements and accounting standards
• Preparation and maintenance of policy and procedure manuals in Finance and Accounting
• Control of operating expenses and capital expenditure programme to ensure adherence to
budget limits
• In conjunction with other business managers, to ensure maintenance of adequate accounting
and other records and internal controls in the Finance area
• Ensure that taxation affairs are planned and managed so as to optimize the tax position
• Co-ordination of external audit function
• Lead, motivate, and develop staff in the Finance and Accounting function.
• Ad hoc projects assigned by CEO or CFO
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
• Professional qualification in Accounting or Finance discipline, preferably with Master’s degree
• Managerial experience in the Accounting, Banking and/or Auditing fields
• Highly competent in producing written reports
• In-depth knowledge of accounting standards/theory, and financial management
principles/techniques, including planning, forecasting and budgeting, in a banking environment.
Knowledge of Commodities would be a distinct advantage.
• Knowledge of UK taxation and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency for making financial evaluations and judgments and an ability to present
recommendations, both oral and written
• Microsoft Word and Excel
Interested parties should forward their CVs to Sonia at JJ Associates quoting reference VR/01027:
Email: sonia@jj-associates.co.uk Tel: + 44 (0)20 7623 1122