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Financial Controller
Location: Central London (hybrid working available)
Salary negotiable:
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Finance professional to join Kentro Capital, a key and valued part of Brown & Brown UK.
Job Summary:
To work closely with the Head of Finance & Group Financial Controller to manage the Financial Reporting, Treasury, Tax, and Financial Operations (Insurance Accounts and Accounts Payable); ensuring efficient and effective day-to-day operational and financial management, of specified group entities.
Principal Duties / Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting:
- The production of the monthly management accounts and balance sheets.
- Forecasting and budgeting profit & loss and balance sheets.
- The financial year-end process including the preparation of financial statements.
- Assist in running the annual external audit process and various internal health checks and help ensure that recommended improvements and actions are implemented in a timely manner.
- Responsible for continuous improvement of financial controls.
- Ensure all relevant FCA requirements are met.
- Review of CSA Sox controls monthly.
Tax
- Help to execute tax planning opportunities to minimise tax payable by the Group.
- Assist the Group VAT return and payment process.
- Support the broader business in all tax related affairs.
Financial Operations
- Key contact between the business units and the Finance team.
- Attend Exec, Board, & ad hoc meetings with the business as required.
- Ensures timely coding of all invoices, ensuring appropriate controls are in place and adhered to.
- Continuous improvement of all Financial Operations processes.
- Continual reporting and escalation of process to the business in order to ensure compliance with finance policies
- Refer any matter beyond the level of an individual’s experience or authority to their line manager
Required Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge, Experience
Qualifications
- Qualified Accountant with 5+ years PQE, trained within a large audit firm and possesses excellent technical skills, with a strong understanding of the insurance industry
Skills
- The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to a wide range of stakeholders.
- Enthusiastic and positive attitude.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
- Good communication skills.
For more information please apply online or contact Dan Hurley.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants.
