It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.
At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction.
But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional as Finance Manager and you will report to Business Unit Manager. Ideal candidates will be, or have been, registered with the DFSA/FSRA and will be used to managing relationships with external clients as well as managing a small team. This is a client facing role and it is essential that you have experience of a fast paced environment, managing multiple client priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide support to client’s in delivering the overall financial management and regulatory reporting.
- Direct line manage team members, be point of escalation, whilst managing the day-to-day activity of the finance and accounting team. Ensure that responsibilities are organised and carried out efficiently and within agreed timelines
- Drive further growth of team. Collaborate with other teams to ensure maximising any cross sell/up sell opportunities.
- Manage your own complex client portfolio; leveraging long term client relationships, and ability to build new relationships quickly.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Core responsibilities
- Ensure the company’s capital resources and liquidity of the firm are in compliance with its regulatory requirements at all times
- Ongoing liaison and reporting to the senior management
- Development of strategic direction, goals, and objectives for all reporting sections within the function, ensuring alignment with the strategic plans of the company
- Preparation of monthly quarterly and annual EPRS returns (PIBs)
- Coordination and preparation of financial and management reports, business plans, business activity reports, financial position and cash forecasts, annual budgets, and/or reports required by regulatory authorities including statutory audit and tax compliance
- Maintain knowledge and understanding of the applicable financial and regulatory reporting requirements
- Provide accounting and bookkeeping support where required
- Assist in authorization projects, prepare financial projections
Operational and Process Improvement
- Periodically review processes and procedures within the department, provide suggestions for process improvements where it deemed necessary
- Assist with process improvement and implementation of strategy once agreed
- Advocate a strong risk and compliance culture
People Management
- Uphold company values by promoting a culture of professionalism and teamwork
- Responsible for the overall effectiveness of the team and promote good working relationships throughout the office.
- To provide technical assistance and be the escalation point for the team, including colleagues in Shared Service Centres.
- Have an oversight of the entire units portfolio, ensuring fair allocation and distribution of work load amongst the team.
- Approval of teams leave requests, managing cover in their absence.
- Carry out performance reviews periodically, ensure all team members have up to date objectives, work with HR to identify performance issues of team members as per company's performance management process.
- To keep up to date with accounting developments and to ensure any impact from these developments is properly understood and communicated to the management team.
Knowledge/Skills Requirements
- Strong people management skills and experience of managing a team of direct reports
- Strong technical, working and market knowledge
- Good organisational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Self-motivating and able to work accurately at speed
- IT literate with a high level of competence in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- Knowledge of accounting systems (Xero, QuickBooks desirable)
- Proactive with positive attitude and reliable approach towards work
Professional Qualifications and Minimum Relevant Experience:
- A minimum of 4 years’ experience within a similar role
- Recognised qualification in Accounting (ACA or ACCA) or similar
- Background in regulated financial services entity, esp. DFSA/FSRA preferred
- Competency in management and statutory accounts production as per IFRS
If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!
