Accountant - Financial & Statutory Reporting

Job Description

Description CME Group is the worlds leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace. But who we are goes deeper than that. Here, you can impact markets worldwide. Transform industries. And build a career shaping tomorrow. We invest in your success andyou own it, all while working alongside a team of leading experts who inspire you in ways big and small. Joining our company gives you the opportunity to make a difference in global financial markets every day, whether you work on our industry-leading technologyand risk management services, our benchmark products or in a corporate services area that helps us serve our customers better. Were small enough for you and your contributions to be known. But big enough for your ideas to make an impact. The pace is dynamic,the work is unlike any other firm in the business, and the possibilities are endless. Problem solvers, difference makers, trailblazers. Those are our people. And were looking for more. To learn more about what a career at CME Group can offer you, visit usat www.wherefuturesaremade.com . The London/Belfast CME Corporate Accounting team are an integral part of the Global CME Corporate Accounting function. This role will be 1 of 2 roles based in the Belfast office within the Statutory and Regulatory Reportingteam. The role reports directly to the Financial Reporting Manager. The Statutory and Regulatory Reporting team is split between the London and Belfast office. The team are responsible for the accurate and timely production of both monthly and quarterly ManagementAccounts, Regulatory Reporting and Annual Statutory Company Accounts for EMEA and APAC businesses within the wider CME Group. Principal Accountabilities: - Preparation of annual solo company statutory financial statements for EMEA and APAC entities under FinancialReporting Standards 101 (FRS 101) - Assisting in the preparation of annual consolidated sub group company statutory financial statements under International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) - Assisting in the preparation of technical accountingpapers - Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual regulatory returns - Assisting with the completion of special projects as they are assigned by Management. (Projects may include system updates, company rationalisation projects etc.) - Preparation of balancesheet reconciliations - Preparation and posting of accounting journals Experience & Skills requiredA part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACA , CIMA, ACCA - study package available)Strong technical knowledge of accounting standardsExperienceof working with external auditors, including responding to audit queries and building a good relationship with the audit teamGood organisational skills and ability to successfully manage multiple tasksExcellent written and oral communication skills Ability to prioritise and meet deadlinesStrong interpersonal skillsHands on approach and a team player, able to work with and support members of the team as appropriateStrong accuracy, analytical skills with attention to detailAbility towork independently and as part of a team.Proficiency in Excel (advanced), PowerPoint and Word. Experience that is desirable but not essentialPreparation of consolidated statutory financial statements under IFRSPreparation of annual solo companystatutory financial statements prepared under Singapore GAAP, Swedish GAAP and Dutch GAAPExperience of Workday finance systems and OneSourcePreparation of management accountsRegulatory returns filing " NFA, FINREP, IFR/COREP returns For EU Residents,the Candidate Privacy Policy can be found here.