eFinancialCareers

• Company

  Options Financial Recruitment

• Location

  UK-London

• Compensation

  Fantastic+Bonus+Benefits

• Position Type

  Employee

• Employment type

  Full time

• Updated

  08 Jan 2009

• eFC Ref no

  478808

One of the most respected Hedge Funds globally now require a Head of Accounting to join there award winning team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated individual to take ownership of the Accounting for the UK side of the business

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Individual will be working in a team environment owning the accounting function for the firm’s UK and other international operating locations.

• Individual will own various aspects of monthly close, financial analysis and reporting processes. Specific responsibilities include:

oPreparation of monthly closes and management reporting packages

oManaging the UK annual audit process:

• Preparation of the audited accounts and relevant support for external auditors

• Coordination with external auditors

• Participate in global audit status meetings

oParticipation in the budgeting process and expense analysis:

• Coordinate budget meetings with all London employees

• Analyse departmental expense reports and field general queries

oManage the regulatory reporting process:

• Monitor regulatory capital levels and large exposures on a daily basis

• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual returns

• Coordinate with external FSA consultants to resolve queries

• Prepare monthly FGD calculations and provide quarterly results to the UK Management Committee

• Coordination with other departments on various matters

oTax department – Quarterly installments, VAT and other tax matters

oCompliance – FSA related matters

oLegal - Required forms, filings and amendments to agreements

• Oversee Accounts Payable staff

• A variety of other projects including follow up on various ad-hoc management reporting requests.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be hands-on and detail oriented; excellent communication skills

• Work closely with direct managers and maintain regular status meetings

• Knowledge of FSA rules and regulations a plus

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

• Public/private accounting experience (Big 4, Chartered accountant a plus)

• Experience with Hedge Fund industry is preferred

• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications

• Knowledge of Coda, Cognos, Business Objects a plus

• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP / IAS standards