It\'s never been a more exciting time to join our organisation. Tricor and Vistra have now merged to form one organisation, which means we\'re now a powerhouse of over 9000 colleagues in 50+ jurisdictions across the globe. We\'re seizing the opportunity to create a purpose-led organisation that will unlock significant value for our business, our clients, and our people.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional as Finance Manager and you will report to Business Unit Manager.
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 Vistra 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 Vistra\'s 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 Vistra 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 Vistra\'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! 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!