Mandarin speaking Job – Deputy Head of Finance and Accounting – London – wm

Company: People First
Apply for the Mandarin speaking Job – Deputy Head of Finance and Accounting – London – wm
Location: London
Job Description:

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Your New Job Title: MandarinspeakingDeputyHeadofFinanceandAccounting

TheSkillsYou’llNeed:Mandarin, ACCA/ACAQualified, WholesaleBanking, IFRS9

YourNewSalary:Competitive, depending on experience

Officebased

Perm

Start:ASAP

MandarinspeakingDeputyHeadofFinanceandAccounting-WhatYou’llbeDoing:

  • ManagethedailyreconciliationandproductcontrolprocessesfortheBranch,includingvaluationadjustmentsandFXmovements.Challengeirregularities,ensuringtheTrialBalanceanddailyreportsarefullyreconciled,documentedandissuesresolvedinanexpedientway;
  • OverseathepreparationoffinancialreportsforManagement,HeadOfficeandLocalRegulators(e.g.PRA/FCA),andotherinternal/externalstakeholders;
  • Reviewperiodicmanagementinformation,liquiditymetrics,andexplanationsofmaterialvariances;
  • SupporttheFinancialPlanning&Analysisforthebranchtoensureaccurateandinformativebudgetsandforecastingareprepared,anddevelopsuitablemetricstotrackandanalysevariances;
  • Leadmonthlymanagementreportingprocesses,ensuringaccuracyandefficiencyinmonth-endclose,ensuringthevalueofvariancesarecaptured,withcauseandstepstoresolve,whereappropriate;
  • Ensureallsubmissionsmeetbothtechnicalrequirementsandprescribedtimelines;
  • Reviewandmaintainthebranch’saccounting,liquidity,tax,andregulatorycomplianceframeworksinlinewithHOandlocalstandards,ensuringdetailedpolicy,processesandproceduresareavailable;
  • Maintainandoverseefixedassetandaccountspayablesystems;ensuretimelyandaccurateexpenseprocessing;
  • Supporttheinternalorexternalauditprocessinconjunctiontoensuredataandresponsesareproducedwithintherequireddeadlines;
  • UndertakeprojectsorassignmentsasassignedbytheBranchCFO;
  • MaintainadetailedrecordofContinuousProfessionalDevelopmentinsupportofprofessionalqualifications.

MandarinspeakingDeputyHeadofFinanceandAccounting-TheSkillsYou’llNeedtoSucceed:

  • Solidexperienceinaseniorfinancemanagerrolewithinawholesalebankingorfinancialservices.
  • DetailedknowledgeofwholesalebankingproductsandUKbankingregulatoryframeworks.
  • DemonstrateacomprehensiveunderstandingofIFRS9.
  • Leadershipandmanagementexperience,withinamulticulturalenvironment.
  • Strongexperienceinmanagementaccounting,financialreporting,budgeting,andinternalcontrols.
  • Abilitytoworkeffectivelywithcross-borderteamsandnavigateHeadOfficeexpectations.
  • Excellentanalytical,communication,andstakeholdermanagementskills.
  • Proactive,detail-oriented,andabletohandlemultiplestakeholdersanddeadlines.
  • Capableofdrivinginnovationtomaintainorimprovethefinanceteamscapability.
  • Mandarinhighlydesirable,orawillingnesstolearn.

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Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation.

People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability.

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Posted: October 18th, 2026