Finance Manager, prop trading

The Finance Manager is responsible for handling and overseeing the full set of accounting and financial control functions of the Company, with a primary focus on ledger booking, valuation, and reporting of proprietary trading activities . The role ensures accurate financial records, regulatory compliance, and robust controls over trading-related transactions.

Financial Accounting & Ledger Management

1. Handle and oversee daily ledger booking for proprietary trading activities, including equities, fixed income, IRS, FX and other OTC derivatives and structured products
2. Ensure accurate recording of trades, settlements, corporate actions, funding, and P&L attribution.
3. Perform trade-to-ledger reconciliation between front office systems, custodians, clearing brokers, and the general ledger.
4. Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, including accruals, provisions, and fair value adjustments.
5. Handle consolidation and group reporting

Proprietary Trading Control

1. Handle and monitor daily, weekly and monthly trading P&L, balance sheet positions, and risk-related accounting entries.
2. Ensure appropriate valuation methodologies and accounting treatments are applied.
3. Work closely with trading desks, operations, and risk teams to resolve booking or valuation issues and align financial processes with new business objectives and regulatory requirements.