GRS Recruitment are working with a well-established multi-asset global trading platform, looking to recruit a Regulatory Accountant for their offices in Nicosia. The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily, monthly, quarterly and annual prudential regulatory filings for the Group’s Cypriot entity as well as any other Group entities as required. Reporting will be in accordance with the Investment Firm Regulation (‘IFR’) framework. The regulatory function also reports key financial data to its parent in New York. If you're detail-oriented, intuitive, and possess strong problem-solving abilities, apply now for this Nicosia-based role.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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The Regulatory Accountant will provide support to the Head of Regulatory Reporting as well as the Head of EU Finance in the production of accurate and timely Regulatory deliverables.
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To review existing processes to identify opportunities to improve accuracy, transparency and efficiency.
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The role also includes responsibility to ensure policies and procedures are maintained as well as ensuring familiarity with IFR and relevant CySEC guidance and rules.
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Preparation of daily reports with the purpose of monitoring capital/ liquidity adequacy and ensuring the Firms’ exposures are within internal limits.
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Prepare regulatory reporting deliverables for these entities, including the preparation of careful and timely analysis of returns. Improve robustness of existing processes backed-up with reconciliations.
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Prepare and maintain monthly management reports and provide monthly management information (MI) to end users, including developing and suggesting possible improvements to the regulatory pack. Ensuring clear communication and distribution of financial information internally and externally.
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Input into the suite of Prudential documentation to include the ICARA, Wind-Down Plan and the Pillar 3 public disclosure.
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Any ad hoc projects and/or tasks as assigned by the Head of Regulatory Reporting.
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Prepare, develop and maintain regulatory policies and procedures.
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In addition to the above, employees are required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required by the changing needs of the business.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
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Qualified accountant / Part qualified accountant.
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Previous knowledge and experience in a similar role in a financial services organisation.
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Experience of IFR or similar prudential rules such as CRD IV.
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Self-motivated with the ability to work independently within a team structure.
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High degree of computer literacy in MS Office, in particular, Excel must be of an advanced standard with minimum ability to use lookups and pivot tables.
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Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with all staff at all levels within the Company.
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Ability to work under pressure, to meet personal and departmental objectives with strict deadlines.
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High degree of numeracy.
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Strong written and spoken English.
COMPANY BENEFITS
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
Alex Evangelides alex@grsrecruitment.com, quoting the above job reference or call
+357 25 342 720 for further information.