Business Group Analyst

Descripción del puesto:

Lazard is one of the world's preeminent financial advisory and asset management firms. Our people and culture make the difference. While global in presence and reach, ours is a close, collaborative community of just over 3,000 professionals. Lazard is a place of continuous knowledge sharing, skill development and relationship building, where professionals grow and succeed together. Our entrepreneurial culture, flat structure and embrace of individual differences, allow creative ideas, original concepts, and unique perspectives to drive our business forward - and for careers to take flight.

Many of the world's leading investors - from individuals to institutions across the globe - have entrusted Lazard Asset Management. We pride ourselves in uncovering the best investment opportunities for our clients. The purpose of our asset management business is to help our clients invest for the future - whether it's for retirement, to grow and preserve inter-generational wealth, or to benefit the organizations that make our world smarter, healthier and more sustainable.

We are looking to hire a finance professional to fill the position of Business Group Analyst at our London office. The successful candidate will report to the Senior Vice President and be part of a team responsible for supporting the bank's main business line of M&A advisory. He/she will also assist the team with London management and backlog reporting.

Business Group Analyst (London).

This is a 6-12 month fixed term contract.

We'll trust you to:

* Control of client invoicing process including maintaining the general ledger.
* Control and reconciliation of client recoverable expenses.
* Preparation of monthly management information.
* Preparation of monthly group reporting information and reconciliations.
* Ensuring consistency between the general ledger and business reporting systems.
* Account for cash receipts and maintaining the debtor's ledger.
* Reconcile and settle intercompany balances
* Preparation of weekly and monthly bank reconciliations
* Office of National Statistics Surveys
* Ad hoc requests and project work when required.

You'll need to have:

* Trainee / Part qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA (or equivalent) with strong analytical skills.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to prioritise, meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
* Ability to maintain high standards of professional and ethical conduct
* Accuracy and a high attention to detail
* A high level of self-motivation, autonomy, and initiative
* PC literate with extensive familiarity of Microsoft Excel
* Experience of multi-currency accounting and consolidations
* Experience of the SAP general ledger system and Analysis for Office (AFO)

We strive to enhance the total health and well-being of our employees through comprehensive, competitive benefits. Our goal is to offer a highly individualized employee experience that enables you to balance your commitments to career, family, and community. When you work for Lazard, you are working for an organization that cares about your unique talents and passions, and will continue to invest in the development of your career.

Does this sound like you?

Apply! We'll get in touch and let you know the next steps. To learn more about our products and services, please visit www.lazardassetmanagement.com.

Representation at Lazard

Lazard is an intellectual capital business committed to delivering the best advice and solutions to clients. To achieve these objectives, we focus on attracting, developing and retaining the best talent. We believe that a workforce comprised of people who represent a wide array of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives creates a rich variety of thought that empowers us to challenge conventional wisdom, solve problems creatively and make better decisions.

Lazard was built on the premise that a multicultural firm can best serve a global clientele. As a global firm that has grown organically from local roots in different countries, we have a deep tradition of respecting and appreciating individual differences. Doing so has been core to our success for over 175 years. We are committed to sustaining an environment where every colleague is supported in their professional pursuits, can maximize their individual potential and contribute to our collective success