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Group Finance Controller

Mayfair, London

Compeitive Salary 

 

The Company

Aser is a global investment company with media (technology) and sports specialisation. Aser boasts an unrivalled global network and key insights about new investment opportunities, with an outstanding management team that is closely involved in the development of its ventures. Aser is also focused on the rapid growth and international expansion of its portfolio companies, which include the global media platform Eleven Sports plus Leeds United Football Club. We bring together big ideas with creative thinking to achieve innovation in the worlds of sport and media.

The Role:

The successful candidate will form part of the finance team working closely with and reporting to, the Finance Director for Aser.  This role will support the efficient operations and expansion of the business through the timely provision of high quality financial reporting and forecasting of the group’s financial performance and position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • General accounting as well as management and statutory reporting across the Group entities
  • Ability to develop processes and controls within the financial team
  • Ensure the preparation of timely month-end closing procedures
  • Overseeing of the year-end audit and tax filing
  • Ability to liaise with auditors and external partners and advisors
  • Managing the Group accounting policies
  • Managing and leading improvements in treasury function
  • Managing and leading accounting system improvements
  • Oversee the preparation and review of budgets, forecasts and business plans
  • Ability to manage an accountant
  • Assess the viability of new projects or proposals

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

  • ACA qualified, or equivalent professional qualification
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge, IFRS, statutory requirements
  • Big 4 trained
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to deal with stakeholders at all levels
  • Experience of group consolidations and year-end audits
  • Experience and/or knowledge of the sports industry is an advantage
  • Experience using Netsuite
  • Attention to detail and with good organisation skills, efficient at managing time to meet your commitments and deadlines with minimal supervision
  • Committed to being a team player and able to command the support and respect of the team