Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsWorld class CIB, consistent growth through tougher period due to strong leadersExcited diverse role to deliver synergy with a newly acquired businessAbout Our ClientWorld class CIB, consistent growth through tougher period due to strong leaders.The Bank spans multiple continents and enjoys a strong capital markets, corporate bank, private bank and (in specific locations) retail bank). It's acquisition opens further doors to M&A and execution services as well as some insurance lines.Job DescriptionLegal Entity Controller, Analyst (Associate equiv)City of London (hybrid 3 days a week in office)Banking & Financial Services CIB and M&A houseAdhering to the month-end close timetable. Assist and expanding to take ownership of the month-end close of the balance sheet and income statementComplete the production of balance sheet reconciliations, supporting schedules and investigating variancesSupport the preparation of monthly business performance reporting to management including income statement and balance sheet with pertinent commentarySupporting the wider UK finance team functions including Legal Entity Control, Product Control, Regulatory Reporting and TaxProvide general accounting support to all levels of staff and managementAssisting with audit requests including preparation of reconciliations, organizing documents, and responding to enquiriesSupporting in the production of the year-end financial statementsMaintain strong internal controls and drafting of documentationInvolvement in the acquired business integration with the group, including but not limited to the general ledger integration, redrafting, actioning and operationalizing policies and agreements and uplifting acquired business practices to group policiesPerform ad hoc reporting and assist with projects as requiredWorking within other international operations.The Successful ApplicantLegal Entity Controller, Analyst (Associate equiv)City of London (hybrid 3 days a week in office)Banking & Financial Services CIB and M&A houseQualified Accountant and a Bachelor's degree in accounting and finance (preferred but not essential)Come from other Bank, M&A house, Private Bank or FS equivalent boutiqueVery good understanding of accounting principles (FRS 102 / IFRS) and UK GAAPAbility to work autonomously, managing a busy and varied workload and develop/improve processes where necessaryUnderstanding of public company Sarbanes-Oxley controls and importance of adherence to them would be desirableThe role will suit a highly motivated and ambitious individual with excellent technical and excel skills with an opportunity to learn and develop their career within the finance function in the Financial Services industryWhat's on OfferLegal Entity Controller, Analyst (Associate equiv)City of London (hybrid 3 days a week in office)Banking & Financial Services CIB and M&A houseBase salary range £65,000 to £75,000Excellent company benefits packageCompetitive bonus schemeGenuinely great people to work with - no politics - just bright, good colleaguesFlexibility around hobbies / life / families / other -- an understanding that to perform well spaces has to be left for a life outside too -- they were the first to do this well before CovidContactJonathan GilmoreQuote job refJN-062025-6762303Phone number+44 (0)207 776 5957Job summaryJob functionBanking & Financial ServicesSubsectorAccountancy & FinanceSectorFinancial ServicesLocationCity of LondonContract typePermanentConsultant nameJonathan GilmoreConsultant phone+44 (0)207 776 5957Job referenceJN-062025-6762303
