Crypto Facilities - Regulatory Reporting and Financial Manager
atKraken Digital Asset Exchange
Jul 13
As one of the largest and most trusted digital asset platforms globally, we are empowering people to experience the life-changing potential of crypto.
Trusted by over 8 million consumer and pro traders, institutions, and authorities worldwide - our unique combination of products, services, and global expertise is helping tip the scales towards mass crypto adoption.
But we’re only just getting started. We want to be pioneers in crypto and add value to the everyday lives of billions.
Kraken is backed by investors including, Money Partners Group, Hummingbird Ventures, Blockchain Capital, and Digital Currency Group, among others.
"We are empowering people to live simply, efficiently and more connected to others. We put our clients’ best interests first and foremost. They are at the heart of our company and drive everything we do. We believe in having a laser focus when pursuing our strategic goals and participate only in markets where we can make a significant contribution. We believe in complete transparency, deep collaboration and we never forget that people come first. Having this mindset allows us to grow and advance at a rate which others cannot." Jesse Powell, CEO of Kraken
Did you know that Kraken is now over 2,500+ fully-remote people from around the world? And we're hiring hundreds more in 2022 #werehiring #cryptocareers
Job Description
About KrakenAs one of the largest and most trusted digital asset platforms globally, we are empowering people to experience the life-changing potential of crypto. Trusted by over 8 million consumer and pro traders, institutions, and authorities worldwide - our unique combination of products, services, and global expertise is helping tip the scales towards mass crypto adoption. But we’re only just getting started. We want to be pioneers in crypto and add value to the everyday lives of billions. Now is not the time to sit on the sidelines. Join us to bring crypto to the world.To ensure Kraken is the right fit for you, please ensure you read Kraken Culture Explainedto find out more about us!The RoleThis position is part of the UK based Finance team and the successful candidate will be responsible for the firm's regulatory reporting as well as managing the day to day finance function.You will manage Regulatory Returns as well as automate and enhance controls and reporting processes. In addition to the regulatory reporting, manage the team on month-end close, statutory audits, vat returns, ad hoc projects etc.Reporting to the Financial Controller, this is an important role requiring strong background in management accounting, excellent analytical skills, UK regulatory and people management experience.
Responsibilities
- Accurate and timely delivery of all regulatory returns in line with FCA submission requirements
- Returns include COREP, FINREP, FSA029, FSA030, MIF001, etc
- Assist the controller with the preparation of the ICAAP/ICARA process
- Manage bank and clients’ account daily reconciliation for CASS.
- Manage the team on monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ability to investigate variances; including complex Intercompany Ledgers.
- Ensuring the correct accounting and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
- Assisting with the preparation of budgets, forecasts.
- Manage the production of monthly management accounts in line with the group reporting timetable and the deadlines.
- Manage the preparation of periodic statutory financial statements.
- Maintain and review procedure documentation
- Ensure strong governance is in place around regulatory reporting
- Business partnering with non-financial managers and stakeholders.
- Monitoring and evaluating financial information systems and suggesting improvements where needed
Personal Characteristics
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Ability to work in a rapidly changing regulatory environment and dynamic industry
- Inquisitive and innovative; helping the team to drive improvements through efficiency You will be experienced in Financial Regulatory reporting, ideally from an Investment, brokerage, Cryptocurrency Firm or comparable company.
Candidate Profile
- + 6 years experience working as senior accountant, ideally from a start-up company, investment firms, brokerage or financial services
- Experienced in regulatory reporting to the FCA
- Demonstrate extremely high-standards and is driven by accuracy, integrity, controls and governance;
- Excellent knowledge of current and future regulations; and
- Ability to work independently and within a team as well as able to manage other members of the team.
- Fully qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CA/CIMA)
- Experience working with ERP systems is desirable.
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