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Finance, Analyst, International Finance Jobs in London – England – UK at The Blackstone Group L.P.
Title: Finance, Analyst, International Finance
Company: The Blackstone Group L.P.
Location: London – England – UK
Category: Finance & Banking, Accounting
Finance, Analyst, International Finance, London page is loaded Finance, Analyst, International Finance, London Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 12 Days Ago job requisition
Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Our $1 trillion in assets under management include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis.
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Responsibilities
This individual will be a member of the London Finance team. Working closely with teams globally including the Centre of Excellence (“COE”) in India, they will be responsible for:
Maintaining the books and records of EMEA corporate entities and any other relevant entities for monthly group reporting purposes under US GAAP and, separately, for local statutory reporting
Monitoring payables and receivables across a number of corporate entities and working with Blackstone’s EMEA Treasury, Payroll and Accounts Payable team to manage the related cash flows
Preparing quarterly and ad hoc financial regulatory returns to financial regulatory bodies
Enhancing management information through various means, including trend analyses and monthly commentary on the ongoing activities of the relevant entities
Assisting Blackstone’s central Finance team in New York on any queries in relation to group quarterly and annual reporting
Preparation of statutory financial statements under local GAAP, audit packs and supporting the external/internal audit process
Preparation of VAT and corporate tax returns, understanding the requirements, and working with internal tax team and external tax advisors to ensure a thorough review process
Assisting in the preparation of information for Board Meetings
Ensuring a robust control environment for all financial reporting, to ensure compliance with all relevant obligations including Sarbanes Oxley
Provide support with ad hoc analyses and contribute to other management reporting tasks as needed
Proactively engage in both regional and domestic projects and initiatives, aimed at improving control mechanisms, streamlining processes, and enhancing system efficiency
Qualifications & Skills
Degree qualified, Chartered Accountant (preferably with Big 4 background) with approximately 0-2 years post qualification experience or ACCA / CIMA with equivalent experience gained in industry, preferably in financial services
Working knowledge of multi-currency accounting applications such as Oracle and banking platforms an advantage
Fluent in English, both written and oral
Strong technical accounting skills, with knowledge of US GAAP and FRS
102 with consolidation experience preferred
Working knowledge of VAT, Corporate Tax and Regulatory Reporting an advantage
Strongcommunication skillsboth written and verbal
Demonstrates sound quantitative andanalytical skills, exhibits intellectual curiosity, and has excellentattention to detail
Delivers accurate, high-quality work within deadlines
Highly organised, goal…
