Head of Finance

RecruitGibraltar are currently helping our client who is a leading in the financial services industry who is searching for Head of Finance.

As Head of Finance you will be responsible for the following:

Managing staff to ensure:

Accounts Payable are authorized and settled in a timely manner, accruals and prepayments correctly recorded and month-end reporting deadlines for Oracle entries / reconciliations are achieved

Accounts Receivables are invoiced promptly and escalation procedures put in place to obtain settlement of invoices within expected timelines

Recharge to clients of third party fees are invoiced promptly and settled quickly

Settlements for card transactions are made daily

Client bank accounts are reconciled daily and customer funds are properly segregated in accordance with legislation.

Reports are prepared and stored securely to support reconciliation and billing of clients

Chargebacks / disputes processed promptly and settlement obtained

Maintenance of records relating to Bank Accounts and completion of forms required for any changes to accounts or signatories

Monthly analysis of income and performance indicators across multiple business lines

Creation and maintenance of procedures documentation for all tasks

Internal and External Audit Process, including completion of Annual Report

Regular reporting to Management

Treasury and Forex management, including relationships with correspondent banks

Training and mentoring of staff, many of whom are studying Accountancy qualifications

Desired Skills & Experience as Head of Finance:

Fully qualified Accountant, at least five years PQE

Experience in a role that included management of staff

Proven experience in a Financial Services / banking environment

Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines

Experience of managing a diverse multi-national team

Oracle knowledge preferred

Understanding of European and Banking Regulations, as well as reporting to US GAAP would be an advantage

Salary circa 40k - 50k based on experience.

So if you think you are of the correct calibre to work in such a company and role please contact us today for a confidential chat.