Job Description: This role will report to the EMEA Legal Entity Controller, with responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of Financial Reporting covering a range of EMEA legal entities including the Inter-dealer Broker entities. The role will directly oversee the activities undertaken by the production and reporting teams, as well as having responsibility for the maintenance and development of the control environment. Working within the Legal Entity Control Team, this role supports the maintenance of a robust financial control environment across the EMEA region, helping achieve the primary objective of ensuring the accuracy of the books and records across entities within the region and the timely and accurate financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders. Job Responsibilities: In addition to these functions, employees are required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required, including other ad hoc financial control and reporting tasks as required Engage with lines of business to assess the accounting impact of business initiatives Active management of all control weaknesses in line with bank protocols, including assessing, recommending and executing remediation for all identified issues in line with agreed timelines Monitor and develop the local control environment to support accurate and timely financial reporting Embed and drive adherence to applicable firmwide policies including the Governance & Oversight Framework Ensure operational documentation is maintained and is best in class Oversee and challenge the re-engineering of legacy manual processes, utilising 'best in class' toolsets wherever possible Engage with key stakeholders to support planning, testing and implementation of projects and new product initiatives, which affect the financial reporting & wider finance function. Provide internal reporting to senior management, allowing discharge of responsibilities associated with the UK Senior Manager regime Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of internal and external financial reporting for a range of Wells Fargo legal entities, in line with rules and requirements of relevant regulatory bodies across EMEA Preparation and audit of annual financial statements, including supporting the external auditor relationship/activity, and engagement with key internal stakeholders (EMEA CFO, Audit Committee, LE boards) Manage a small team responsible for preparation of recurring financial reporting, including both day to day aspects, and longer term structural components (hiring and retention, performance management, coaching and development) Provide support to key ad-hoc or project related initiatives including (but not limited to) Legal Entity strategy, Tax reporting, cost allocations and transfer pricing Job Requirements: Intuitive; fast learner with good problem solving skills. Good time management and organisational skills. Experience of managing the preparation of internal financial reporting, considering both Legal Entity and Line of Business dimensions. Knowledge of financial services/products and their accounting treatment Understanding of change management discipline, and the ability to collaborate effectively data management teams and Technology partners Strong team management and development skills Understanding of both US GAAP and IFRS preferable Experience managing external audit activity Qualified accountant with at least 5 years PQE Self-motivated with the ability to work independently within a team structure. Innovative mindset, with a track record of process enhancement Clear understanding of internal and external expectations in respect of controls and governance Strong communication skills, with the ability to present concisely and accurately to senior audiences Job Details: Company: Wells Fargo Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: London, England, UK Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here vacancyoptions.com
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