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Financial Controller – Boutique Bank Excellent opportunity opens for a Financial Controller experienced in working in smaller, hands-on environments to join a growing Boutique Bank’s Finance Department in a crucial, collaborative role. The successful candidate will ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, owning the trial balance, journals, reconciliations, and balance sheet reviews. The role will lead year-end accounts preparation, manage audits, and ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements, while maintaining a strong financial control environment. Key Responsibilities Year-end accounts and External audit Coordination: Prepare and review year-end financial statement in compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.Develop and maintain detailed lead schedules and supporting documentation for yearend accounts.Manage the external audit process, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of all required informationEnsure compliance with tax obligations, including liaison with tax advisors and submission of returns. Monthly reporting: Lead the month end close process ensuring deadlines are met, reviewing balance sheet and P&L along with supporting the FP&A team in the preparation and presentation of financial reports, any variance commentary, analysis and insights.Own and maintain the trial balance, ensuring completeness and accuracy of all financial data.Prepare and post journals, including accruals, prepayments, and other adjustments.Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly.Maintain and enhance financial controls and processes to ensure a strong control environment. Team lea