Job Description | Global Partnership Accounts Manager Department: Finance Location: London
The Role The role sits within the Group Partnership Accounting Team based
in London. The Team plays a central role within Clyde & Co's
global finance function. Responsible for overseeing the accounting and
reporting of partner remuneration, payments, capital contributions and
other partner balances on a partner-by-partner basis for over 470
partners globally. The team is a point of contact for regional finance
teams, as well as the partners themselves.
The job holder will have responsibility for overseeing all aspects of
Partnership Accounts, and provide support to the Remuneration
Committee process and team's project delivery.
The job holder will be able to collaborate with the firm's
Senior Management team, including the Global CEO, Global CFO, regional
COOs and Heads of Finance.
The job holder will report into the Head of Global Partnership
Accounts. The job holder will have 2 direct reports, and a further 2 indirectly.
Key Responsibilities
Management and coordination of the partnership accounting team to
ensure effective delivery of its day-to-day responsibilities, and
oversee, guide and monitor the development of team members
through clear objective setting and performance reviews.
Take a lead role in managing the Global Partnership Accounting
team on all partner accounting aspects, including the
following tasks: - Oversee, review and control the maintenance
of detailed partner profit sharing information for all partners
throughout the year, including liaison with the appropriate business
services representatives to ensure information is accurate and
fully up to date - Own the forecasting, calculation and
payment of partners' monthly drawings and distributions. -
Manage the efficient and timely completion of the team's monthly
processes, reviews and associated reporting - Oversee, review
and control the maintenance and reconciliation of partner-related GL
accounts, including partners' current accounts, capital account and
tax reserve balances - Manage the annual partner statement
production process - Own the preparation of global partner
remuneration budget and forecast submissions, and resolving
associated queries
Manage the annual partner capital process and the relationships
with partner capital loan providers (banks), resolving service
issues and monitoring facility usage and headroom, working with the
Treasury team to ensure sufficient facilities available.
Provide support on the team's duties relating to new and retiring
partners, partner relocations and new office openings, including
review of documentation and other administrative tasks.
Provide support to the Head of Global Partnership Accounts
throughout the firm's annual Remuneration Committee process,
including recording and updating information accurately.
Responsibilities will involve interaction with the firm's Senior
Management team including the Global CEO, regional COOs and Heads of Finance.
Provide support to the Global Partnership Accounts Supervisor with
regards to the review of work and performance of team members. Take
an active role in the day to day development of others, setting
clear objectives and providing constructive feedback, coaching and
training as required.
Provide support, guidance and assistance to other members of the
team on all aspects of the Partnership Accounting function as and
when required
Oversee the timely preparation of the firm's annual Distribution
Accounts and provision of the Members' Interests schedules for the
firm's statutory accounts and audit process
Work alongside the tax and financial accounting teams to establish
profit sourcing arrangements
Critical review of processes and workflows, to identify
limitations and opportunities. Drive continuous improvement of the
team's processes and procedures, to develop models, streamline
processes, enhance efficiency and quality
Take proactive oversight in the ongoing development and execution
of specific improvement projects relating to the Partnership
Accounting function, to deliver more efficient, secure and accurate
processes through improved use of technology and systems. Duties
will include planning, designing, implementing, supervising
and monitoring all aspects of a specific project, and involve
collaboration with relevant stakeholders
Develop collaborative and robust working relationships with
stakeholders across the UK and overseas offices. Including regular
liaison with the global treasury team, in-house tax team and
financial accounting and controllership team
Support the Global Controller and Head of Global Partnership
Accounts with ad-hoc duties and project work related to partner
remuneration and accounting; and
Provide support to the audit process and resolve queries in
relation to partner matters
The list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive and the job
holder will be required to undertake additional duties as required to
ensure the smooth running of the department, flexibility is required
at all times.
Essential Skills & Experience
Part or full qualification from a recognised accounting body
(ACA/ACCA/CIMA or similar) or qualified by equivalent experience
Minimum of 5 years' experience in Partnership Accounting roles is
essential, whilst working in a multi-currency global accounting environment
Previous experience in a manager or supervisor (or equivalent)
role, with direct reports. Ability to demonstrate management
qualities, including review, coaching and development of others.
Experienced user of Microsoft Excel, including use of pivot tables
as well as vlookup and sumif formulas as a minimum. Experience with
Macros, Power Query and Power BI an advantage.
Strong level of accuracy, attention to detail and excellent
analytical skills to assimilate large volumes of data and present
information in a clear and simple way
Highly organised and structured. Strong time management skills,
ability to multitask, prioritise and manage concurrent projects.
Ability to work to deadlines, cope with conflicting demands, and
remain calm when operating under pressure
Ability to use initiative and be proactive
Ability to critically review, evaluate and devise ideas, adapt to
and implement change
Ability to take responsibility and be accountable
Good team player: Able to work autonomously and as part of a
broader team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, at all levels
Strong interpersonal skills: ability to forge strong working
relationships and confidently collaborate with members of the
finance team, partners and other senior stakeholders
