An exciting chance to join a growing finance team in a key position that will see you have oversight over the businesses multiple holding companies. Preparing and presenting the accounts for these holding companies, you will be working closely with several senior stakeholders whilst also working closely with the Group Controller and CFO. The role will suit and individual with previous experience dealing with holding companies alongside strong accounting abilities to match. Salary is flexible depending on experience.

Responsibilities:

• Managing accounting for UK holding entities involved with transactions related to acquisitions, divestiture, mergers
• Booking entries related to funds’ contributions or financing through sublines
• Booking entries related to financing through lenders (term loans), bondholders (high yield bonds)
• Booking entries related to hedging, as Deal Contingent Forward (DCF)
• Booking entries related to private equity exiting deals
• Group inter-company recharges, with particular note to required tax documentation to justify the recharges
• UK VAT related matters to ensure VAT recoverability on these transactions
• Prepare journals and management month-end schedules and produce the balance sheet reconciliations (bank reconciliations and subledger reconciliations). Balance sheet review and costs analysis of costs centres.
• Preparation of statutory accounts
• SAP and will be in charge of CIT computation / form for the UK holdings.
• Financial Reporting: (i) ensure completion of monthly management financial statements of all UK holdcos at working day +4 with integration in the Group Consolidation Tool
• Support the preparation and review of quarterly interim and Annual reporting under IFRS
• Tax Compliance: Ensure timely and accurate preparation and filing of tax and VAT returns for the UK holding companies. Stay updated on tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance.
• Prepare Cash flow forecast for the holdings
• Oversee inter-company activities (fees invoicing, collection, payment, accruals, reporting)
• Audit and Internal Controls: Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets, prevent fraud, and ensure accurate financial reporting. Ensure underlying accounting records are maintained to audit standard, and any known risks of non-compliance are flagged appropriately.
• Support auditor's engagement process for UK entities . Collect and transmit all required supporting documentation for UK holding companies to the auditors, along with preparing audit confirmation letters.
• Compliance and Regulatory Reporting: Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and reporting requirements. Prepare and submit necessary reports to regulatory authorities as required.
• Corporate Secretarial Services: review and ensure accuracy of all financial documentation to be signed by the Board of Directors. Proactively keep the Board up to date for relevant matters concerning UK holdcos
• Relationship Management: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as group finance, legal and tax teams to ensure alignment and coordination on financial matters. Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors, tax authorities, financial institutions, Platinum deal team and 3rd party service providers.

Skills required:

• Ideally practice with at least 3-4 years prior to moving into industry.
• Prior experience managing accounting for a UK based holding company in a PE environment
• SAP knowledge hugely beneficial
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

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