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The Finance and Accounting Manager - France will be responsible for all finance related matters for both CoinShares France (“CSF”) and CoinShares Asset Management (“CSAM”). The entities presently utilise an external service provider (Exponens) for the majority of their accounting related matters. Part of this role is focused on gradually bringing these services in-house. The role operates within a highly regulated, innovative and fast-evolving financial environment, requiring strong rigor, adaptability and intellectual curiosity.
Job Responsibility:
Management of existing relationships with third party service providers, and ongoing assessment of the nature and extent of work being outsourced, with a view to reduce
Preparation, reconciliation and bookkeeping of CSF and CSAM
Preparation of CSF and CSAM management accounts and annual financial statements
Contribute to the monitoring and analysis of regulatory capital and own funds requirements (AIFM and/or CRR framework), in coordination with Compliance and Group Finance
Manage the accounts payable process from invoice receipt through to payment and final bookkeeping of CSF and CSAM
Manage the expense approval and payment process for CSF and CSAM
Prepare quarterly TVA returns and annual corporation tax returns for CSF and CSAM
Act as the primary point of contact for local statutory auditors (PwC France) and coordinate effectively with the Group auditors (BDO), ensuring consistency, transparency and timely delivery of audit requirements
Prepare budget reporting against actuals with variance analysis and commentary
Prepare regular cash reporting, budgeting and KPI
Cashflow forecasts and calculation of account funding requirements for CSF and CSAM
Develop management reporting templates for CSF and CSAM
Assist with the documentation of finance department procedures
Assist with wider Group queries
Regular communication with the Human Resources department and board of directors for changes in staff members, record changes in payroll software and release the payments
Assist with other finance related projects and help to develop, improve and implement processes within the Finance department and, where relevant, across the organisation
Undertaking any other such duties as may be reasonably required by the role
Requirements:
Qualified accountant ACA, ACCA or equivalent is essential
3+ years post qualified experience with adequate local tax knowledge and previous tax filing experience
Proven experience of developing and working within systems and processes to record financial transactions is an advantage
Knowledge of regulatory capital and own funds requirements applicable to AIFMs and/or CRR-regulated entities is a strong advantage
Excellent knowledge, understanding and ability to apply local reporting requirements and IFRS accounting standards with experience of applying in practice is essential
Solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures is essential
Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills is essential
Intermediate tax knowledge in the local jurisdiction
Methodical and meticulous attention to detail is essential
Excellent communication, flexible and willing to learn is essential
High degree of autonomy, curiosity and ability to operate in a regulated and highly scrutinised environment
Proactive and solution orientated with a proven ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks and manage confidential data is essential
Nice to have:
Proven experience of developing and working within systems and processes to record financial transactions
Knowledge of regulatory capital and own funds requirements applicable to AIFMs and/or CRR-regulated entities