Description
- Accounting Control is a function within Financial Control and as such part of the Business Finance organization.
- The primary responsibility for a financial controller is to ensure correctness of Balance Sheet and P&L for their business areas (including formal sign-off in SAP).
- This includes but is not limited to substantiation as well as reconciliation of the Financials, ownership and control over the front-to-end month-end production cycle. Above all it is their core duty to create full transparency around every aspect of the Financials of the bank. In their Accounting Control function they are the SMEs cross business and cross function (up-stream) assisting other control functions resolving issues as well as continuously improving their processes.
What we’ll offer you
As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you’ll enjoy,
Best in class leave policy.Gender neutral parental leaves100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and educationEmployee Assistance Program for you and your family membersComprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependentsAccident and Term life InsuranceComplementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and aboveYour key responsibilities
Work as an Independent contributor or manage below functions :
Balance sheet and P&L review / commentary of CIB Finance covering Emerging Markets Debt Business – products including Credit, Interest Rate and Structured productsPerforms month end close activities- SAP journals, reconciliations, balance sheet substantiations and reportingPerforms QA function for processes within their teams remit and regularly assesses the effectiveness of the checksEngages with CTB / SME ( Change the Bank / Subject Matter Expert) in order to deliver changeFirst level of escalation for team issues and for stakeholder escalationManages the resolution of product reconciliation break / exception items in a timely mannerMonitoring of exceptions including investigation and explanationReview of Balance sheet substantiationProcess standardization across businessProvides summary of KRI's for their business area and remediation plans where SLA's are being missed and / or where issues existFacilitates CTB initiatives and drives continuous improvement program within their teamResponsible for ensuring that KOPs are reviewed for relevance and effectiveness on a timely basisYour skills and experience
2+ years Product Control experience in Investment Banking or related industry.Strong understanding of financial market products such as Credit Derivatives, Interest Rate and exotic credit productsAdaptable and culturally aware. Experience of working in a global environment preferable.Ensure team work culture is practiced.Ability to learn quickly.Ability to communicate effectively (oral & written) & strong interpersonal skills.Strong analytical and quantitative skills.Well organized & able to clearly present results of work.Essentials Competent use of MS-Office – specifically Excel and Access.Working with multiple data sources and having confidence in figures and presentation.Accuracy-driven and able to self review reports and other deliverables effectively.Be comfortable & willing to drive process improvement.Be able to constructively challenge.Be inquisitive.Knowledge of SAP and programming skills helpful but not required. SAP need to be learned quickly though.Should be diligent, thorough, shows initiative and is proactive.Proven ability to own and develop successful relationships with RPL, Operations and CSRExcellent team worker, able to work in virtual global teams and in a matrix organizationOpen minded, able to share information, transfer knowledge and expertise to team membersFlexibility regarding problem solvingKeeps pace with technical innovation and market driven initiatives and maintains a broad understanding of the GBS offeringStrong interpersonal / good negotiations skills are required, in parts leadershipEducation / Certification / Skills
MBA (finance) or CA / ICWA / CFAHow we’ll support you
Training and development to help you excel in your career.Coaching and support from experts in your team.A culture of continuous learning to aid progression.A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs.