Financial Accountant - Global Asset Manager (6 month contract)

Job title : Financial Accountant - Global Asset Manager (6 month contract)
Location : City of London
Job-type : Contract
Reference : J8614

THE SEARCH

Altus Partners is representing a global Asset Management business with a focus into Real Estate, Fixed Assets, Multi Assets and Equities. There are roughly 500 people within the firm globally. You will support the Head of Finance on all aspects of group accounting. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a business that offers a clear progression plan, with an extensive learning and development programme. They offer a good culture and benefits package.

The Role

Management and financial reporting

Consolidation for several businesses within the group- UK and European

Implementing ways to improve the quality of the reporting

Development of advising on accountancy to various groups

Assisting with a system implementation and transformation project

Ability to liaise with senior stakeholders across the business

Monthly reporting including expense/ income accruals for several companies in the Group

Build and maintain a robust financial control environment

Providing various departments within the group with financial information

Contribute to EMEA ad the wider group on a project on an ad-hoc basis

 

The Candidate

ACA, CA or ACCA Qualified

Ideally Asset Management experience or FS experience 

Strong technical accounting skills with a good understanding of GAAP and IFRS

Entrepreneurial mentality and the ability to work along or as part of a team

Strategic thinking

Ability to adapt to change and new systems

Excellent attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, and impeccable manner

Intelligent, down to earth and driven individual