Head of Fiduciary Accounting

Job Title Head of Fiduciary Accounting

Would you be interested in supervising Aon's compliance with the FCA CASS 5 rules?

Do you have the drive to lead a team of hard-working individuals?

If so, then this Head of Fiduciary Accounting may be for you!

This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our London office
Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.
As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.
What the day will look like

• This role will be primarily responsible for ensuring that AUKL fully aligns with the FCA's CASS 5 client money requirements. Additionally, the role is responsible for the accounting; financial control/oversight and analytics of the fiduciary assets and liabilities on the balance sheet.
• The extraction of Aon' commission and fees from the client money account in a CASS compliant manner is imperative and material to the firm's working capital management.
• Overseeing the governance of the Aon Belgium BV UK Branch's client money framework as it prepares for full authorisation.
• Delivering all BAU requirements whilst driving pivotal initiatives and project-based work to improve processes and controls of the function.
• The role will be required to engage with the FCA on an ongoing basis to ensure continued compliance, as well as continued engagement with external and internal auditors.

The role includes:

• Timely, accurate and compliant preparation and robust review of Client Money calculations on a frequent (at least bi-monthly) basis. Will act as the delegated sign off for Client Money calculations and make decisions on the execution of drawdowns
• Chair monthly minuted client money governance committee and sub-committee according to the relevant terms of reference and provide insightful management information to allow committee to make decisions and understand issues.
• Work with operations to ensure there is clear understanding of end-to-end client money processes/flows and related governance from transaction processing to cash receipt to cash payment to drawdown.
• Timely investigation, remediation and reporting of client money breaches to governance committees
• Lead on the annual Client Money external audit
• Prepare client money updates for and attend monthly performance review groups with Genpact
• Prepare materials and attend FCA update meetings
• Oversee the financial close as it relates to fiduciary ledgers and fiduciary accounts. This should include timely and accurate balance sheet reconciliations and insightful analysis
• Lead on CASS 5 due diligence for any potential acquisition target and/or other projects

Responsible for working in accordance with the Aon UK Limited Risk Management Framework, and compliance with the Aon UK Limited policies, including participation in the management of risks (including completion of mandatory training) that may adversely affect the business, interests or reputation of any Group Company
How this opportunity is different This role will give you the opportunity to gain exposure to a wide variety of functions, not just finance, including Compliance, Operations, Internal Audit, Treasury and many more. A key part of this role will be engaging with the FCA over e-mail and in person. You will be supported by a team of hard-working individuals working together to achieve both the firm and your own personal goals.
Skills and experience that will lead to success Experience and knowledge:

• Experience in audit, accounting and reporting
• Experience of following FCA regulations, specifically Client Money CASS 5 rules required
• Experience of Insurance or Brokerage industry
• The ability to balance priorities and workload to manage multiple projects
• Strong analytical and proven problem-solving skills

How we support our colleagues
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

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Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.