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London, Greater London
Income Accountant - Payments & Controls
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At M&G our vision is: to become the best loved and most successful savings and investment business and we're looking for people who are excited about joining us on our journey. We're digitally transforming and investing heavily in technology and innovation to develop new and improved customer propositions that really raise the bar for our customers. To help us achieve our vision we're looking for exceptional people who live our values and behaviours and who can inspire others; embrace change; deliver results and keep it simple. What you can expect from us: We are committed to creating an environment where you can be exceptional at all you do. To help us deliver this, we promise to: * Challenge Your Limits by creating a stimulating working environment and providing opportunities for you to be involved in meaningful and challenging work * Support Your Aspirations with a commitment to learning and development that helps you achieve and build your experience with people who want you to succeed * Value Your Input whereby leaders and managers will involve you in key decisions, listen to your thoughts and recognise the important contribution you make * Balance Your Life through a work life partnership that focuses on making this an inclusive, diverse and friendly place to work and offers the flexibility and support that enables everyone to be at their best The Role: An opportunity exists for the appointment of a Payment & Controls Income Accountant within the M&G Financial Reporting Team. The hire will be responsible for monthly and quarterly UK Rebate and International Trailer commission payments, as well as acting as the main point of liaison with Risk, internal and external audit teams in relation to Income controls. In addition, the role has responsibility for the documentation, update and oversight of all income related activity controls and would be pivotal in supporting the implementation of the new Group control framework. This is a secondment/fixed term contract opportunity until the end of February 2021. Work Level Responsibilities: Manager or Expert: * For people managers, accountable for managing and motivating others to ensure quality of delivery to customers and stakeholders * For technical specialists, accountable for delivering expert advice or service, using specialist knowledge and subject matter expertise * Applies judgement to deliver outcomes, evaluating a range of potential solutions, considering the impact for customers, cost and risk * Manages conflicts that may impact delivery * Challenges upwards given knowledge of delivery and awareness of complex systems and the broader picture * Identifies and anticipates need for changes to continuously improve quality and efficiency of output * Manages resources and risks using expert judgment, know-how and experience Key Responsibilities for this role: * Responsibility for monthly and quarterly UK Rebate and International Trailer commission payments, adhering to strict CASS regulations * Queries responded to in timely manner * Identify and drive process relevant improvements * Support the implementation of trailer fee system enhancements * Proactively build relationships and work effectively with Commercial Finance, Middle Office, Front Office Admin teams and other Finance teams within M&G plc * Maintain a register of key controls relating to Income; including process maps and associated documentation * Ensure control documentation is robust and regularly updated in line with business changes * In relation to income, support the implementation of a new Group control framework * Main point of liaison with Risk, internal and external audit teams in relation to Income controls Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience: * Qualified Accountant * Strong communication skills * Financial Reporting experience * Strong stakeholder management experience * High attention to detail Work Level: Manager/Expert Recruiter: Emma Pryde Closing Date: 15th June 2020 We live by four behaviours at M&G and we ask all our employees to: * Inspire Others - Support and encourage each other, creating an environment where everyone can contribute and succeed * Embrace Change - Be open to change, willing to be challenged and able to adapt quickly and imaginatively to new ideas * Deliver Results - Focus on outcomes, set high standards and deliver with energy and determination * Keep it Simple - Cut through complexity and bureaucracy, be clear and decisive and never overcomplicate things At M&G Diversity and Inclusion is a strategic objective. We know that an inclusive environment makes us more accessible and ensures we attract, engage, promote and retain exceptional people. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity/nationally, disability, or military service and welcome those who have taken career breaks. We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles.