Eu Statutory

Where you'll fit in & what our team goals are

Your role is to support the key Finance Controllership goals of accurate regulatory and statutory reporting with respect to the European based entities and branches within the EMEA group of companies.

This includes key entities in Luxembourg, Switzerland and the Netherlands, along with branches across Europe and, in time, supporting with German and French Real Estate entities.

How you'll spend your time...
The main requirements of your role relate to Statutory and Regulatory Reporting

• Preparation of the Statutory and Regulatory reports to ensure high quality reports are submitted to the auditors / regulatory authorities.
• Ensure the scope and content of Financial and Regulatory reports is kept up to date, this also includes any surveys issued by local bodies
• To liaise directly with the auditors and to challenge and resolve auditor queries, via working closely with the UK team where necessary.
• To support the European Reporting Lead with communication to the Regulators when necessary.

Your role also covers

• Providing Controllership support to the Treasury Capital team for any internal riskbased assessments, such as the Dutch ICLAAP
• Assisting with the overview of local Balance Sheet reconciliations produced by other functions / regions, ensuring information presented is accurately highlighting ageing items and to work with the global team to clear aged items.
• Assist with providing technical guidance where necessary in conjunction with the European Reporting Lead.
• Review of Entity and Branch revenues, expenses and profitability trend to highlight any areas of concern.

Executive Committee / Board Meetings

• Preparation of papers for presentation to include Quarterly financial updates, Annual Financial Statements for approval and Other papers as necessary

Other

• Liaise with Tax, Treasury and LFO on any matters arising from business operations / developments.
• As part of group integration plans it is expected that there will be business transfers / mergers and potentially closures of entities over time. This role would support the European reporting lead in that project support and where needed the accounting effort and working with external auditors /advisors as necessary.
• Other project work related to the European entities as required.

Note

• This role reports into a newly hired Luxembourg based European Reporting Lead.
• The underlying accounting functions, such as accounts payable and accounts receivable, for the entities and branches will be performed in other regions.

To be successful in this role you will have...

• You will be professionally qualified.
• A sound understanding of Luxembourg GAAP.
• Experience of working in a Luxembourg based Investment Management entity
• An ability to investigate and understand other GAAP treatments.
• Good Excel/Word reporting skills.
• Sound communication skills and an ability to work closely with colleagues in other countries/regions.

If you also had this, it would be great

• Selfstarter with positive attitude;
• Sets high personal goals and strives for continual improvement;
• Has a flexible attitude to work and can work well in a multitasking environment;
• Well organised and can work to deadlines under pressure;
• Exposure to Workday Financials beneficial but not critical.

About Columbia Threadneedle Investments

Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find the promise we make to our clients is the same one we make to our employees: Your success is our priority.

Here, you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses. We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,500 people working together.

Our expertise is diverse with more than 650 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets.

Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements.

Columbia Threadneedle is a people business and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities.

We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that supports the diversity of our employees and reflects our broader communities and client-base.

We appreciate that work-life balance is an important factor for many when considering their next move so please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter.

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full time

Worker Sub Type
Permanent

Job Family Group
Finance

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