Entity Controller

LemFi

. Own the UK close and deliver accurate monthly, quarterly and year-end closes for every UK entity .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in UK financial accounting, including FRS 102 and IFRS 9, with a strong focus on consumer credit accounting and regulatory compliance. Proven leadership in managing accounting teams and ensuring accurate financial reporting in FCA-regulated environments.

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ACA, ACCA Or CIMA QualifiedIFRS 9 ECL ModellingFRS 102 Technical KnowledgeExperience In FCA-Regulated FirmNetSuite Or Comparable ERP

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Hard Skills

Consumer Credit AccountingLoan Book AccountingMulti-Currency TransactionsStatutory Accounts PreparationAudit ManagementCapital Adequacy EvaluationAccounting Treatment AssessmentFinancial ReportingRegulatory ReportingProcess Documentation

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingCollaborationAttention To Detail

Tools & Technologies

NetSuiteERP SystemsFinancial Systems Automation

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAACCACIMA

Industry Keywords

FCA RegulationsFintechCross-Border PaymentsElectronic Money RegulationsPayment Services Regulations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the UK close and deliver accurate monthly, quarterly and year-end closes for every UK entity
Ensure material balances are substantiated and independently reviewed
Prepare and file FRS 102 statutory accounts on time
Act as the auditors' first point of contact for the UK
Track audit findings and management letter points through resolution
Build and own credit accounting for the consumer credit business, including the loan book, IFRS 9 expected credit loss, interest and fee income, write-offs and funding facilities
Sign off safeguarding requirement calculations for each UK regulated entity
Ensure safeguarded funds and customer balances are correctly reflected, reconciled and agreed with Data, Treasury and Reconciliation
Account for high volumes of multi-currency transactions, including FX revaluation and processor and bank balances
Partner with Group Reporting to agree intercompany positions
Partner with FP&A on entity-level forecasts
Evaluate capital adequacy and flag rectification needs ahead of regulatory reporting deadlines
Provide Tax and Regulatory Finance teams with reliable data for FCA returns
Document processes and internal controls, close control gaps, embed maker/checker review and segregation of duties
Ensure every critical task has a trained backup
Work with Finance Systems and Data to automate close tasks and build scalable reporting
Lead and develop a small accounting team

Requirements

What you’ll need

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
10 or more years of post-qualification experience, including meaningful experience as an entity or financial controller
Hands-on experience in lending or consumer credit accounting, including IFRS 9 ECL modelling and loan book accounting
Experience working inside an FCA-regulated firm such as an EMI, payment institution, bank or lender
Strong FRS 102 and IFRS technical knowledge
Track record of clean statutory audits
Ability to assess and document the accounting treatment of new products
Comfort with high transaction volumes, multiple currencies and payment processor data
Experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP
Proven ability to lead and develop a small accounting team
Big 4 or similar audit background (nice to have)
Fintech, cross-border payments or remittance experience, ideally with working knowledge of safeguarding under the Electronic Money and Payment Services Regulations (nice to have)
Experience in a multi-entity group with a US parent and US GAAP consolidation requirements (nice to have)
Right to work in the application location, or ability to obtain visa support where available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful work helping immigrants stay connected to home, build stability, and create wealth
Opportunity to shape a lean, well-controlled finance function
Opportunity to work on products with immediate impact for millions of users
Visa sponsorship may be provided on some roles on a case-by-case basis