DWS - Regional Finance Manager - AVP

Overview

About DWS : Today, markets face a whole new set of pressures – but also a whole lot of opportunity too. Opportunity to innovate differently. Opportunity to invest responsibly. And opportunity to make change.

Join us at DWS, and you can be part of an industry-leading firm with a global presence. You can lead ambitious opportunities and shape the future of investing. You can support our clients, local communities, and the environment.

We’re looking for creative thinkers and innovators to join us as the world continues to transform. As whole markets change, one thing remains clear; our people always work together to capture the opportunities of tomorrow. That’s why we are ‘Investors for a new now’.

As investors on behalf of our clients, it is our role to find investment solutions. Ensuring the best possible foundation for our clients’ financial future. And in return, we’ll give you the support and platform to develop new skills, make an impact and work alongside some of the industry’s greatest thought leaders. This is your chance to achieve your goals and lead an extraordinary career.

This is your chance to invest in your future.

Read more about DWS and who we are here.

Team / division overview

Regional Finance EMEA team’s primary responsibilities include the analysis and reporting of financial position and performance of the standalone EMEA entities and sub-businesses of DWS used by Regional CFOs, Business FDs, external auditors, regulators, and various teams within DWS. The team ensures timely and accurate reporting of the financials which are critical in making informed decision and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Your responsibilities

As Regional Finance Manager, you will play a key role in preparing financial statements and management reports (Flash, Plan, Forecast, and Actuals) for DWS UK business FDs and CFO, review and discuss entity financials and UK regional results, work with multiple teams in reviewing effective control environment to ensure accurate and timely reporting both internally and externally. Key responsibilities include :

• Prepare high quality reports such as but not limited to reports given to the regional CFO, which includes Interim, Annual and Regulatory reports.
• Liaise with external auditors and ensure accuracy of Financial Statements for statutory annual audit
• Produce various internal Reports & Analysis (Flash, Plan, Forecast, and Actuals) and discuss the monthly results with regional CFO, business FDs, and Integrated Financial reporting (for DWS Group reporting)
• Review month-end results, raise and discuss unusual items with various DWS Manila teams which also include identifying any control gaps and plans to mitigate risks
• Review and sign-off monthly balance sheet substantiation process, ensuring each