GRS Recruitment are working in partnership with an established Forex Brokerage in Limassol who are searching for an Accounting Manager to join the team. The successful candidate is primarily responsible for the oversight of the Accounting function and the oversight of the Safeguarding of Client Financial Instruments and Funds processes and procedures. Our client works on a global scale and has offices in multiple locations including the UK. Please reach out to Hayley Buckle at GRS Recruitment for more information.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Oversee all day-to-day operations, procedures and tasks of the Accounting function
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Oversee the accounting system and ensure corporate and regulatory guidelines alignment
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Contribute to the implementation and continued enhancement of Accounting and Financial Reporting procedures
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Monitor and ensure that all accounting entries are recorded timely and accurately in the accounting system
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Perform month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries and reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts
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Ensure the accurate and timely payments of the Company’s financial obligations
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Keep track of PSPs and Banks balances daily and ensure they agree to the company’s internal records
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Assist in the preparation of regular KPI/KRI reports including operating and financial metrics, and other reports as required from time to time
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Assist the Head of Finance in the timely preparation of Management Accounts, Cash Flow / Liquidity reports, and other reports as required from time to time
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Oversight of the calculation, payment and proper recording of the company’s tax liabilities, including corporation tax, VAT, foreign taxes ( US WHT, SDRT, FFTT, etc) and reconciling the amounts to accounting and administration systems
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Assist in the coordination with external internal auditors and with preparation of information to complete the external audit
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Assist in the coordination with internal auditors and with preparation of information to complete the internal audit
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Responsible for Safeguarding of client Financial Instruments and Funds related controls including their design, implementation, regular monitoring as well as their periodic testing, implementing changes where needed – in line with the Company’s relevant policies.
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Ownership of all Safeguarding of client Financial Instruments and Funds policies and procedures, ensuring that they are regularly reviewed and up to date in line with regulatory expectations.
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Proactively review and propose improvements in the internal Accounting, Financial Reporting and Safeguarding of client Financial Instruments and Funds processes and procedures, ensuring that appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented and maintained
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Exercise independence of judgement and autonomy, and act responsibly at all times
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Other ad-hoc tasks and projects as required from time to time
CANDIDATE PROFILE
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Educated to degree level. Furthermore, a degree in any of the following areas will be considered an advantage: Accounting/Finance, Mathematics/Statistics, Engineering.
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Recognised professional Accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or CPA) will be considered a significant advantage
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Cysec Advanced certification will be an advantage.
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Experience in financial services industries will be an advantage.
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Data analytics and excel skills
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Comfortable in working alone and as part of a team
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Strong ownership of own work and responsibilities
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Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
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Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
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Ability to work within a matrix management structure and an international environment
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
Due to the high volume of applications we receive at GRS Recruitment, only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
To apply for this position, please email your CV to
Hayley Buckle,
hayley@grsrecruitment.com quoting the above job reference or call
+357 25 342 720 for further information.