INDI Part S1.6 INDI Part S1.6 Finance function competencies
Note
The level of an individual's competencies must be commensurate to the nature and complexity of his or her role in the firm and the regulated activity or activities that the firm conducts (see rule 3.1.3 (4)).
Derived from QFCRA RM/2014-5 (as from 1st January 2015) INDI Division S1.6.A Skills
S1.6.1 Work effectively in or with accountancy and finance to ensure that the firm complies with the Regulatory Authority's prudential requirementsS1.6.2 Display high standards of professional ethics in accountancy and financeS1.6.3 Ensure that the firm maintains accounting records, financial accounts and statements and auditors' reports to the standards, and for the periods, requiredS1.6.4 Ensure that the firm has its accounts and financial statements examined, reported, audited and filed in a timely manner and in accordance with applicable standardsS1.6.5 Review accounting systemsS1.6.6 Implement external audit proceduresDerived from QFCRA RM/2014-5 (as from 1st January 2015) INDI Division S1.6.B Knowledge
S1.6.21 A recognised finance function professional qualification, or any other qualification that the firm is satisfied is appropriate for the roleS1.6.22 Membership of an appropriate professional body, unless the firm is satisfied that membership of such a body is not requiredNote 1 In considering a qualification for clause S1.6.21 or clause S1.6.22, qualifications that are recognised as appropriate for the role by another regulator may be taken into account. See rule 3.1.4 (3).
Note 2 The firm must record and retain its assessment and any supporting evidence (see rule 3.1.4 (4)).
Derived from QFCRA RM/2014-5 (as from 1st January 2015) INDI Division S1.6.C Experience and other elements
S1.6.31 Appropriate level of experience and seniority for the roleDerived from QFCRA RM/2014-5 (as from 1st January 2015)