Job Description
Record is a leading specialist currency and asset manager with $106. billion (as at end September 2024) in Assets Under Management. Record's services include currency management, asset management and sustainable finance. Our clients are largely institutions, including pension funds, charities, foundations, endowments, and family offices. The Record Group is currently in a period of expansion into the asset management space, through our German based entities – Record Asset Management GmbH, RAM Strategies GmbH and OWI-RAMS GmbH, and these provide an exciting platform for growth.
Core purpose of the role:
Record Group is keen to appoint a Finance Manager in their Frankfurt office. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of Finance for the German entities within the Record Financial Group. This includes a range of activities from bookkeeping to accounting, audit and tax, as well as managing BaFin regulatory requirements. These companies are undergoing a rapid period of growth and so the role is expected to evolve over time allowing for growth and professional development.
Key areas of responsibility and activities:
- Integrity of financial reporting system and activity
- Monthly payroll and pension
- BaFin and Bundesbank activities
- Annual Reporting and Audit.
- Taxation
- Process improvement
We are seeking to hire a finance professional who is:
- Fluent in German and English
- Degree in accounting, business accounting, finance, business and economics, or similar
- At least 5 years of professional experience in finance and accounting
- Strong knowledge of BaFin and Bundesbank reporting requirements
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and German GAAP
- Confident analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills
- Proficient in MS Office.
- Sage 200 Accounts, SAP Business ByDesign and Power BI experience would be helpful but not essential
- Ability to work independently, whilst liaising and reporting into a team based overseas.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines.
- Confidence and ability to work with senior colleagues within the business (in London and in other jurisdictions)
- Competitive remuneration package with discretionary bonus paid twice a year (June, November)
- Attractive pension scheme
- Full medical and dental insurance
- Hybrid working
- Working in a growing office within the framework of a well-regarded business which has a 4-decade track record
- Shaping a growing business with like-minded colleagues who are hardworking and entrepreneurial
- Our office is located in central Frankfurt
- The opportunity to develop yourself to the next level in your career
- Professional training support