Financial Reporting Manager - Swindon

About Columbia Threadneedle Investments

Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments 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 2,300 people working together. Our capability is diverse with more than 550 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. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our enterprise businesses — Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities.

Job Description

Where you’ll fit in & what our team goals are…
The primary purpose of your role is to oversee the preparation of the annual statutory accounts and co-ordinate the audit process for real estate funds domiciled in the UK, Jersey and Luxembourg. This will include the preparation and presentation of financial board packs and acting as the key liaison for the team on technical accounting queries.

How you'll spend your time...

• Responsibility for the co-ordination / production of the annual financial statements for UK, Jersey and Luxembourg domiciled real estate entities against tight reporting deadlines under UK GAAP and IFRS (this includes companies, trusts and limited partnerships) 

• Engagement / liaison with the auditors to agree & manage the timetables and to be a point of contact / work closely with the auditors for dealing with audit queries 

• Compile board papers detailing the key points that the Board of Directors need to be aware of for providing Board approvals and ensure signing and filing

• Co-ordinate / manage the financial reporting and related administration of Property Management Companies, for those entities where Columbia Threadneedle is responsible 

• Review the above processes to further bring about efficiencies & automation

• Provide appropriate training to junior members of the fund accounting team on preparation of financial statements

• Co-ordinate the annual ISAE 3402 audit of Columbia Threadneedle Real Estate’s control environment working with the Columbia Threadneedle internal audit team

• Support the Senior Management team with the identification of processes enhancements or risk mitigation across the teams, to further drive efficiencies and quality improvements within the operations team 

• Support the Senior Management team and team with other adhoc projects as required , including leading on technical accounting matters and preparing accounting papers where needed 

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

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or similar).

• Excellent understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS. 

• Strong analytical skills with thorough attention to detail. 

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously. 

• Ability to manage external advisors and ensure delivery of high-quality outputs. 

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal and external teams.

• Significant experience of audit process.

If you also had this, it would be great...

• Prior experience in Real Estate and/or Fund Accounting 

• Prior experience in Financial Services

• Prior audit experience, either within practice or through significant audit involvement in industry, would be advantageous.

In-Office Collaboration

We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders — clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.

Full timePermanentMutual Fund Operations

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 fostering an inclusive and performance-based culture where everyone can belong, grow, contribute and realise their potential.

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.

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