Job Advert ABOUT EUROMONEY Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC (www.euromoneyplc.com) is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 250 share index. It is an international business-information group covering asset management, price discovery, data and market intelligence, and banking and finance under brands including Euromoney, Institutional Investor, BCA Research, Ned Davis Research and Fastmarkets. The group also runs an extensive portfolio of events for the telecoms, financial and commodities markets. ABOUT THE DIVISION The Division consists of several business, consolidated into five main groups; Insurance, Derivatives, Real Asset Finance, Legal Media and BoardEx & The deal Euromoney's Specialist Information Division provides critical, often industry-standard, information, events and tools to help our clients make high-value decisions. We enable them to get the maximum value and advantage from industry news and data by:
• Creating high-quality, comprehensive news and data
• Producing role-specific and customisable web services
• Providing analytical tools
• Embedding data in workflow software and solutions, and
• Providing industry-leading conferences and networking events We are deeply embedded in the industries we serve and seek to play a leadership role in advancing the use of information, data and benchmarks to improve our clients' decision-making and improve overall efficiency. We arrange conferences and events to bring selected communities together. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES The responsibilities of this role are to:
• Prepare a full set of management accounts, in accordance with IFRS, without assistance and take these accounts through review with the BGM/Director
• Calculation of complex monthly commissions and bonuses against documented incentive schemes. Including cash reconciliations between fulfilment and finance systems
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting under the guidance of the DDs, BGMs and BAs
• Prepare weekly sales reports identifying risks and opportunities with clear and concise commentary and flagging to senior management in a timely manner
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations ensuring there is no build up
• Prepare quarterly commentary on results against budget, forecast and prior year
• Prepare intercompany, bank and control account reconciliations without assistance SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Must-have:
• Studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA
• Possess intermediate to advanced Excel skills and experience with manipulating large amounts of data
• Excellent attention to detail
• Complete adhoc and normal work to tight deadlines;
• Manage time efficiently and start to develop multi-tasking skills
• Respond to queries in a timely manner and keep superiors informed
• Communicate effectively, concisely and accurately in emails and in person
• Act in a professional manner and set a good example for the finance department
• Follow and support internal controls within finance Useful to have:
• Exposure to Microsoft GP, NetSuite and SAP Business Objects, Financial Consolidation PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Self-starter with a sense of drive and ability to work in a complex environment
• Honesty and integrity
• Self-awareness
• Team player
• Positive, can-do attitude