Chief Accountant - LONDON

Job Ref:	VB6331AB	Posted:	18-11-2008
Job Location:	London	Job Type:	Permanent Full - Time
Job Salary:	£90000 per annum
Job Category:	Accounting/IBA

Description Our client, a internationally renowned Lloyds Broker, is looking to recruit a Chief Accountant who is able to lead and direct the Company's UK financial operations to achieve short and long term objectives. You will be expected to: Optimise the effective use of personnel, technological resources and other business assets. Ensure adequacy and correct functioning of financial controls. Manage the selection, development, performance and reward of direct reports. Establish lines of control and delegate responsibilities and activities to subordinate staff as required. Ensure staff are adequately trained to compentently fulfill their duties. Assist in the development of the Company's Finance policies, strategies, budget, standards and practices. Recommend key proposals to the Finance Director for approval. Lead and manage the implementation and maintenance of Finance policies, strategies, budget, standards and practices in relation to the Company's UK operations. Assist and support the Finance Director in reviewing Finance structure and implementing agreed change initiatives. Propose and implement change as appropriate. Manage the preparation and monitoring of the Central Management budgets. Authorise Company and Finance Fuction expenditure and expenses. Establish and maintain effective internal and external business relationships. Manage Company financial administrative activities and procedures for UK operations to protect Company profits. Hillman Saunders Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.