MANAGER COMPLIANCE, STATUTORY REPORTING

Job Description

To work as part of the Compliance team, delivering Vistra s Compliance services provided to clients, ensuring client needs are clearly identified and understood and the Compliance team provide those services efficiently and within agreed parameters. You will be responsible for ensuring that a high standard of customer care and service is maintained so that all service deliverables are achieved to the defined quality standard and on schedule. Key accountabilities Liaise with the Client and key internal stakeholders to gain a clear understanding of Client requirements and the terms for services to be provided. Manage the Compliance Team ensuring Client services are provided within agreed terms and to Vistra processes. Gain a full understanding of the reporting requirements relevant to the countries allocated (specific focus on UK based companies), as allocated to your team. Ensure appropriate information is gathered from the Client to allow delivery of advice and services. Establish systems to ensure the work for each Client is progressed as agreed and that problems/ issues are highlighted as early as possible in the process and managed to a positive outcome. Ensure that all filings are completed in line with individual country reporting timelines, and plan work to ensure that clients are provided with sufficient time to review filings, prior to the filing deadline. Liaise with auditors and external affiliates as appropriate, so as to ensure that all local GAAP requirements are fulfilled. Review and finalise the reconciliations between local accounts and the clients management accounts, so as to ensure that the client is provided with a full and detailed explanation of the differences between each set of reports. Liaise with the relevant parties (i.e. CSD, Clients, Affiliates, internal departments) at regular intervals, as dictated by the needs of the services being delivered, in order to deliver work on time and resolve issues. Ensure appropriate advice and assistance is sought by Affiliates in relevant countries and that those services are managed to maximum effect, and within an agreed timeline. Review the circumstances of each Client to identify potential business development opportunities for other services offered by Vistra. Ensure the Compliance Team are committed and motivated to servicing client needs and that workload is effectively distributed throughout the team. Establish key performance criteria for the Compliance Team and ensure standards are met, managing any performance issues as appropriate. Work with the Regional Compliance Manager to develop services and processes such that Vistra provide the most competitive and cost effective product. Keep abreast of developments in Compliance/ Statutory Accounts that will impact the Client base. Ensure the prescribed processes for the documentation and storing of Clients Statutory Accounts are fully adhered to in line with country specific legislation and internal procedures. Prepare and agree budgets and forecasts with the Regional Compliance Manager. Establish systems to review and control budgets preparing contingencies as necessary. Provide support to other compliance managers and Regional Compliance Managers as requested. Ensure the Compliance Team are committed to using, and offering their input on possible areas of improvement, all internal systems, such as Compliance Tracker, OsC and Sharepoint. Skills, Knowledge Experience Specialist knowledge :Ideally qualified in CA, ICWA or similar qualifications with comprehensive specialist knowledge of relevant practices, industry trends and issues in Compliance and Statutory Accounts. Oral Written Communication:Able to communicate with senior client employees with the appropriate credibility and gravitas. Able to facilitate meetings (including teleconferences) dealing with demanding or technical issues. Able to think on ones feet and produce a confident response despite pressure. Has a high standard of written English and can display information in a format to assist understanding, impact and professionalism. IT Skills:Proficient use of Word and Excel and office systems can extract and manage data efficiently. Numerical Skills : Uses figures, tables and other numerical data to carry out a full range of calculations efficiently and accurately. Organizational Awareness:Understands the organizational strategic aims and actively extends their influence throughout the organization. Experience in and/ or with an International Operation, preferably a USA technology Company, operating in a financial or client management capacity. Familiar with startup situations across either/ both EMEA or APAC and had practical experience of International Compliance and Statutory Acco,

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