Job Summary

Job Description

12-month FTC Maternity Cover / Secondment 

As a member of the GAM UK / BlueBay Financial Controller and Reporting Team, the incumbent will support the Head of Corporate Accounting to produce the financial and regulatory reporting for the Global Asset Management business in the UK and Europe whilst maintaining and enhancing the internal controls over financial reporting.

The role represents an ideal opportunity to develop an end-to-end skill set covering revenue and expense recognition, financial controls, regulatory reporting, and audit interactions, as well as developing an understanding of how this business operates within the legal entity framework and regulatory landscape.

What will you do?
 

Statutory financial accounting – responsibility for timely and accurate reporting in accordance with International Accounting Standards and enterprise timelines.

Internal controls over financial reporting – responsibility for the preparation of reconciliations, analytical review, and the operation of Enterprise controls.

Regulatory / Head Office reporting – responsibility for the preparation or review of financial / statistical returns to the regulator and detailed information to support the notes to the financial statements of RBC.

Internal capital and risk assessment (ICARA) - responsibility for the preparation of the finance inputs into the ICARA process.

Financial statement audit – responsibility for engaging with the audit team.

Line Management and oversight of the accounts payable function - controlling expenses for an accurate profit & loss and balance sheet.

Initiatives – responsible for leading enhancements to the control environment.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have
 

Qualified accountant with two years PQE.

Experienced in legal entity financial control, ideally from financial services / banking.

Collaborative and willing to support all team members.

Detail orientated; Organisation skills, and ability to prioritise effectively.

Confident MS Excel skills.

Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-have
 

Big 4 public practice or top/ leading Financial Institution employment experience.

People management experience.

IFRS experience.

What is in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best - progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper.  We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation

Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

Opportunities to work with the best in the field

Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

A world-class training program in financial services

Flexible working options fully supported.

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RBC Group does not accept agency resumés.  Please do not forward resumés to our employees, nor any other company location.  RBC Group only pay fees to agencies where they have entered into a prior agreement to do so and in any event do not pay fees related to unsolicited resumés. Please contact the Recruitment function for additional details.

 

Job Skills

Accounting, Auditing, Confidentiality, Detail-Oriented, Financial Accounting Systems, Financial Recordkeeping, Financial Reporting and Analysis, General Ledger Administration, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Additional Job Details

Address:

100 BISHOPSGATE:LONDON

City:

London

Country:

United Kingdom

Work hours/week:

35

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Contract (Fixed Term)

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-02-12

Application Deadline:

2025-03-13

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work. We are taking actions to tackle issues of inequity and systemic bias to support our diverse talent, clients and communities.
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