Construction Accountant in London

Our client is a $10 billion strong Hedge fund with performance figures of 18%. You will be joining a cutting-edge technology for a top quantitative Investment Manager. Success is founded on the application of the scientific method in investment analysis, algorithmic model generation and portfolio construction coupled with an innovative and entrepreneurial culture.

I am looking for a chartered ACA Qualified Accountant team in Cyprus to work on a variety of established business areas and their development projects. The individual should have:

• Commercial experience
• Negotiation skills
• Purchasing skills
• Management skills
• Powerful systems skills
• Commercial proven track record
• Marketing and brand awareness
• Understanding of legal principles surrounding contracts and agreements
• Attention to detail
• Effective communication skills

Travel may be required between locations and/or client offices in Europe.

ACA Accountants will:

• Work closely with the clients' senior management and finance executives in delivering the objectives, budget and timetable for all corporate accounting, financial reporting, tax and regulatory/compliance functions.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts, annual financial statements for international companies, budgets, forecasts and cash flows for the company and its clients as required.
• Produce consolidated accounts and participate in reconciliation of consolidated accounts.
• Participate in review and negotiation of agreements, with a commercial background and general legal company objectives.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, annually or ad hoc reporting requirements (including TAX, VAT returns, etc.) for the company and its clients and liaise with authorities as required.
• Participate in the Document Management system and Accounting system, specification, implementation, integration and migration with a multi-function team already in process.
• Liaise and coordinate with the clients' external auditors, as well as the internal audit and risk management functions to conduct reviews and prepare reports.
• Assist in the management of a portfolio of projects, including but not limited to asset purchasing and disposals, property agreements, accounting, audit, communication with clients and suppliers, liaising with authorities and service providers.
• Ensure consistent and efficient cooperation with other departments such as HR, IT, Legal, Compliance, and Admin to ensure that the financial function exercises control across all different departments.
• Conduct Due Diligence with clients and on service providers.

ACA Accountants MUST have:

• First Class bachelor degree from a top University and ACA Qualified Accountant, with at least 2 years post qualification experience in a similarly demanding role.
• Experience of Audit and general accounting.

Candidates should have a practical approach to solving complex problems, experience of handling large datasets (preferably real world data) and the ability to communicate ideas/results clearly to colleagues.