This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Russian Speaking Finance Manager to join a growing family office in the Centre of London. You will be working with an HNW family, managing their accounts and advising on finance-related matters.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing monthly/quarterly/annual reports for the management and family members
- Preparing, monitoring and discussing budgets with management and family members
- Processing invoices and payments daily for the operations in the UK and Europe
- Supervising and reviewing the work of household managers in the UK and Europe
- Advising the family on finance-related matters
- Management of financial department work and processes, including manuals
- Maintenance of accounting and reporting system in English and Russian languages
- Organisation of system supply, installation and support
- Maintenance of accounting reporting procedures for FO companies under IFRS worldwide
- Maintenance of the company’s financial reporting procedures
- Maintenance of the company’s payroll, VAT registration and reporting, tax submissions and filings
- Interaction with auditors and tax/financial/legal advisors
- Support for compliance requirements of the company, including internal, statutory and regulatory
- Financial control and cost management
- Financial planning and budgeting for the company and for a group of companies overall
- Financial management and statutory reporting for FO companies and liaising with FO Russian operation
- Any other duties customary for the position of a Finance Manager
The perfect candidate should be/have:
- A qualified/part-qualifies accountant
- Strong financial reporting, accounting and management accounting skills
- Knowledge of UK taxation (VAT + corporate income tax), UK regulatory requirements. Understanding of tax return calculation
- Knowledge of UK salary calculation requirements, practice in Sage and Payroll Manager programs
- Experience of dealing with external advisors such as lawyers, accountants, auditors etc
- Fluency in Russian and English is required (knowledge of French is preferred but not essential
- An ability to juggle a variety of different projects at any one time
- A demonstrable client-facing demeanour would be beneficial as would someone who is discreet, well organised and versatile
- Excellent communication skills
