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Financial Systems Manager

Employer
Michael Page Finance
Location
England, Hampshire, Fareham
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
Feb 13, 2019

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Job Role
Systems Accountant
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

The purpose of this position will be responsible for the co-ordination and implementation of financial reporting systems and processes, including the management of projects, implementation and configuration of reporting features, user support and training.

Client Details

Global corporate services brand with exceptional staff and client retention levels.

Description

  • Interpretation of accounting and administration requirements, design and implementation of solutions to requirements and configuration of the systems to meet the demands of our clients
  • Managing client engagements over the life-cycle of the project via formal meetings and project documents, monitoring the progress of tickets raised via the support desk and ensuring reporting lines are completing tickets in a timely manner, keeping client teams appraised of progress
  • Application and report testing (System Integration Testing) and reconciliation activities in line with testing strategy
  • Communicating clearly with other members of the team and members of the client facing teams, both verbally and in writing, when gathering or explaining requirements, providing resolutions etc.
  • Consideration of scalable solutions, and to maintaining a core configuration, with continual group improvements
  • Taking ownership of the development of line reports and junior team members across the group in a conjunction with the other jurisdictional managers
  • Taking responsibility for the completion of 4-eyes review on all critical tickets and as many other tickets as possible, with a primary focus on local jurisdiction
  • Line management, looking at areas of development for direct reporting lines and for wider team, working on a plan to deliver this, along with training materials and procedural documents
  • Performing appraisals and one to one meetings with line reports and support in setting objectives.
  • Giving consideration of development needs for junior team members
  • Profile

  • 2 - 3 years post qualification experience supported by a relevant professional qualification (ACCA, ACA, ICSA or relevant IT qualification)
  • Project management experience
  • Reporting analysis experience
  • Advanced PC skills notably MS Office suite (MS Word & MS Excel) as well as a familiarity with programming languages such as VBA & VB Script, SAS and Transact-SQL
  • Excellent interpersonal skills are required to develop close working relationships with colleagues, clients and business contacts
  • Previous working experience with private equity using equivalent systems
  • Genuine interest in technology and systems
  • Strong A Level or Degree qualifications
  • Experience with appraisal processes for more junior members of staff
  • Job Offer

    A generous package plus benefits commensurate with a forward-thinking business.

    Company

    Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.

    We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.

    Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.

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