Assistant Manager - Accounting Advisory Services, Treasury

Job content

• Undertaking reviews and implementations of Treasury strategies, policies, target operating models, cash management processes, and technology and systems
• Risk management assessments including foreign exchange, interest rate, credit and commodities
• Providing specialist support to external audit teams, including derivative valuations, hedge accounting, and financial instrument classifications
• Internal audits on treasury functions ranging from FTSE100 to Housing Associations and Charities, including benchmarking
• Technical support on accounting and regulatory change projects such as IFRS 9 Financial Instruments, new UK GAAP, EMIR and Basel III
• Assist with delivering Treasury advisory and audit projects ranging from strategy reviews, target operating models, and audit support, including providing input to larger, multi-disciplinary teams
• Assist senior management in providing clients with advice on technical treasury and accounting issues
• Assist in the preparation of presentations, thought leadership collateral and marketing material
• Support the development of KPMG’s client propositions, with a primary focus on Corporates
• There will also be opportunities to be involved in other accounting areas and regulatory areas, e.g. EMIR, LIBOR reform.
• The role is primarily delivery focused reporting to managers and senior managers however may include leading teams of up to 4 people (depending upon the engagement nature).

• A recognised financial qualification - ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent.Individuals on track to be exam and time qualified this year may also be considered.
• Very good project management skills, demonstrated by a record of project delivery
• Excellent communication skills, including delivering presentations and communicating well with clients in writing and verbally
• Enthusiasm and energy to contribute to the team and help it grow

• Experience in either an accounting or treasury role
• Proven ability to identify and pursue business opportunities whilst maintaining a solution mindset, as well as drive and resilience to deliver in a pressured environment
• Prior work experience of a Corporate Treasury function with knowledge of financial instruments, risk management, treasury strategies, systems, governance and controls (Desirable)