Company Overview
A leading global interdealer broker and financial services firm, this organization plays a key role across international financial, energy, and commodities markets. It supports institutional clients through a combination of electronic, voice, and hybrid execution channels, providing deep market access, liquidity facilitation, and independent data and insights.
Its client base includes major financial institutions, asset managers, insurance firms, and corporates. The firm is recognized for its strong values centered on integrity, collaboration, and excellence in delivery.
Role Overview
This role sits within the Close & Reporting team and is responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial and management reporting across multiple global entities. The position focuses on month-end close activities, financial controls, and regulatory reporting, with increasing exposure to global processes and revenue assurance as the organization evolves.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the timely close of legal entities in line with group reporting timelines and accounting standards (e.g., IFRS)
- Manage and oversee key close activities, including journal postings, accruals, prepayments, intercompany entries, and revenue recognition
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies, including intercompany differences
- Prepare and deliver management reporting, including variance analysis and performance insights
- Support flash reporting and ensure accurate revenue mapping across reporting systems
- Analyze cost and revenue drivers across business units and entities
- Contribute to improvements in reporting processes, controls, and operational efficiency
- Collaborate with global stakeholders to ensure alignment and sharing of best practices
- Assist in year-end reporting, audit processes, and tax-related data requirements
- Ensure adherence to internal control frameworks and accounting policies
Risk & Control
- Maintain a strong understanding of risk and control frameworks within the function
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and contribute to a robust financial control environment
Qualifications & Skills
Required:
- Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Relevant experience in financial reporting or close processes
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams
- Proficiency in Excel and handling large datasets
- High attention to detail and accuracy
Preferred:
- Experience with financial systems (e.g., ERP and consolidation tools)
- Exposure to process improvement initiatives
- Understanding of strong control environments
- Adaptable, proactive, and resilient mindset
