Company: Single Investments-focused Family Office
Location: Fully office-based. Central London, United Kingdom
Requirements: Strong financial management, controlling and accounting experience, as well as sound knowledge of analysing investment portfolios and understanding of investment portfolio data.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Investments Accountant/Financial Manager to join our client’s team at a Single Family Office in London, United Kingdom. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Portfolio investments and finance management, and will be joining the finance department at the FM/Deputy CFO level. Reporting directly to the Chief Finance Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing Investment Portfolio operations from a Finance perspective. This role is office-based five days per week.
Responsibilities
- Continuous review, design and improvement of the procedures, controls, analysis and accounting of Portfolio Investment operations within the Financial Department
- Development, implementation and maintenance of accounting policies, including reporting scope of accounting and reporting processes, standards, required manuals, classifications and staff training of Portfolio Investment operations within the Financial Department
- Development, implementation and management of accounting systems, including systems integration and unification, automation and optimisation of processes and report generation of Portfolio Investment operations within the Financial Department
- Day-to-day and regular (end-of-month/year/ad-hoc) management of the Finance Department accounting systems and their implementation in respect of Portfolio Investment operations
- Development of new and management of existing relationships and liaison with banks and other service providers in respect of Portfolio Investment operations
- Cash-flow management, including short – and long-term in respect of Portfolio Investment operations
- Development and maintenance of necessary documentary support for Portfolio Investment operations
- Compliance with regulatory, fiscal, financial and other local reporting of all Portfolio Investment operations
- Control and management of strategic and financial forecasts and budgets concerning Portfolio Investment operations
- Control of budgetary compliance and reporting in respect of Portfolio Investment operations
- Development and implementation of robust cost and financial control mechanisms with respect to Portfolio Investment operations
- Development tax and other fiscal structuring and policies
- General management of the Finance Department functions and employees during the absence of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Participation in key meetings with top management and clients and liaising with Portfolio Investment operations
- Any other responsibilities customary for the role of a Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DCFO).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Relevant professional qualification (e.g., CFA, ACCA) preferred
- Proven experience (15+ years) in portfolio investments and finance management within a similar UHNW Single Family Office, financial institution or corporation
- In-depth knowledge of financial regulations, including KYC, FATCA/CRS, and AML
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct investment analysis and financial modeling
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Proficiency in accounting software, preferably 1C, and MS Office
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team.
- Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
- Russian language skills are a strong advantage
- Proven track record of delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Job advantages
- Friendly and supportive international office environment with top management team
- Exciting projects
- Hands-on involving opportunities to influence outcomes and feel your potential
- Deputy CFO level of responsibilities
- Stable job opportunity
- Excellent bonus potential and additional perks
- Healthy working hours
