General information
Entity
CACEIS is the asset servicing banking group of Crédit Agricole and Santander dedicated to asset managers, insurance companies, pension funds, banks, private equity and real estate funds, brokers and corporate clients.
Through offices across Europe, North and South America, and Asia, CACEIS offers a broad range of services covering execution, clearing, forex, securities lending, custody, depositary and fund administration, fund distribution support, middle office outsourcing, issuer services and transfer agent.
With 7,000 employees and a large client base, CACEIS is a European leader in asset servicing and one of the major players worldwide.
By working every day in the interest of society, we are a group committed to diversity and inclusion. All our positions are open to people with disabilities.
Reference
2024-92717
Publication date
08/10/2024
Job description
Business type
Types of Jobs - Finance / Accounting
Job title
Accounting and Reporting Officer M/F
Contract type
Fixed-Term Contract
Term (in months)
12
Expected start date
01/12/2024
Job summary
Financial & Regulatory Reporting
· Preparation of Regulatory reporting to FCA, BOE and any other regulatory bodies.
· The production of all financial reporting to CACEIS Bank Finance and to the French regulators via CACEIS Bank Finance.
· Other Reporting as required by the Head of Finance
Management Reporting
· Assist in the preparation of the annual budget, reforecasts and the monthly management information both for the UK and Paris.
· Nurture and Maintain a good working relationship between Finance and the Business Lines / Support Functions on all Finance matters.
Financial Control
· Ensure the correct accounting treatment of transactions and the accuracy of the P&L
· The review and analysis of the balance sheet, including sundry / suspense accounts before final validation by the Head of Finance
· Help the Head of Finance with the Production of all internal management control reporting
· Assist the Head of Finance with the delivery of quarterly group reporting for the Paris Head Office
General Accounting
· Coding and sending of the Suppliers invoices to the AP team in Spain
· Preparation and booking of various accounting journals
· Provide the first level of processing and payment of general expenses, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, sundry receivables and (in conjunction with the tax team) the VAT return.
· Payroll Process, File validation, Journals booking and reconciliation
· Follow up and reconciliation of the intercompany recharges
Invoicing
· Assist with the UK client invoicing process (production currently in Luxembourg)
· Responsibility for payment of third party invoices
Tax/HMRC
· Assist in the computation of the Quarterly VAT Returns and ensure timely payment to HMRC
· Provision of data to the CACIB UK Tax team to enable them to submit all relevant tax returns.
Supplementary Information
Other Tasks
· Update Finance department Procedure annually
· To Partake in other Finance related projects and tasks
· Assist Head of Finance with ad hoc work as required
Individual Responsibilities
Comply with all applicable legal, regulatory and internal Compliance requirements, including, but not limited to, the London Compliance manual and the Financial Crime Policy. Complete any mandatory training in line with legal, regulatory and internal compliance requirements.
Maintain appropriate knowledge to ensure to be fully qualified to undertake the role. Complete all mandatory training as required to attain and maintain competence.
Position location
Geographical area
Europe, United Kingdom
City
London
Candidate criteria
Minimal education level
Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent
Academic qualification / Speciality
Essential
Accounting qualification and suitable experience of UK financial matters
Desirable
French GAAP
Part-Qualified
Experience
Essential
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role in a UK bank
Financial Services knowledge is advantageous.
P&L, Balance sheet with IFRS knowledge
A track record of working to tight timelines and meeting strict deadlines
Working well across a range of teams, within a small team and activities
Desirable
Experience in Statutory accounting and BOE Reporting
Excellent knowledge of UK Banking Regulations (PRA, FCA and Basel III)
Required skills
Essential
Strong English written and verbal communication and collaboration.
Strong analytical skills and complex formulae in Excel
Desirable
French language skills
Competencies required
Ability to work and integrate within a small, start up team.
Client facing experience
Self-motivated, able to work
independently with an attention to detail and co-ordinate with wider teams.
An ability to work under pressure.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Languages
English