Financial Controller (AVP)

A Japanese bank is currently recruiting a Financial Controller (AVP) to work in their A&C / Accounting Department in the city of London.
The position holder will contribute to the development and maintenance of an effective and robust internal control framework covering the finance department, its branches, and subsidiaries.

The role shall ensure financial reports are submitted timely and accurately and adequate controls have been executed. The Financial Controller will support controls on financial reporting in collaboration with team members in financial accounting, controlling, regulatory reporting, tax, risk management department and other departments with related data.

TYPE: 12 month (will be extended), temporary worker, full-time
WORKING HOURS: 9:00-17:00 from Monday to Friday
SALARY: up to £ 350/per day including holiday pay (£80k level per annum depending on experience)
START: ASAP
LOCATION: Central London (Currently hybrid working- It may change depending on the company’s decision.)

Financial Control Main Responsibilities:

• Develop an Internal Controls Framework for Financial reporting, including ensuring documentation of processes & controls, definition, reporting & monitoring of KPIs in accordance with IDW PS 982
• Coordination of EU SOX compliance including working closely with PD, OAD, RMD, CD, PD-IS for a number of submissions throughout the year and investigation and resolution of all queries and questions raised by FAD Tokyo. Explaining the final results to Head of Accounting & Reporting, Finance and senior management’s annual SOX sign off
• Monitoring the development of up to date the relevant PPMs and disseminating them as necessary
• Coordinating the monitoring of outsourced services, including up to date service level agreements, definition of KPIs, monitoring of KPIs
• Coordination of EU Balance Sheet Substantiation compliance and escalation of issues identified in the attestation process including EU branches and subsidiaries
• Ownership of the production, preparation, review and presentation of Control Dashboard. Work with action owners for resolution of issues identified in the dashboard process
• Horizon scanning including impact assessment of new rules/directives/requirements from accounting and regulatory bodies relevant to Internal Controls
• Lead EU AG F&C on the Collaboration Forum with OAD including coordination for the investigation and resolution of issues on front to back processes and OAD Control Reconciliations
• Provide support to the Reporting Team in relation to external audit with respect to internal controls
• To drive change (improvements, enhancements, efficiencies) by promoting automation and business process re-design

Financial Control Ideal Candidate:

• Preferable previous related experience with internal control systems of financial institution
• IT affinity and eagerness to learn and adopt to new challenges
• Analytical skills and strong communication skills
• Business level of English
• European languages would be advantageous

** All applicants for the Director must have the right to work in the UK as the Company is not able to offer visa support.

If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days.
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