Accounting Control

Accounting Control – Controller
London
Salary Highly Competitive

A new and exciting new job opportunity has arisen, My client a global firm providing financial services specialising in Investment Banking, Wealth Asset Management. Committed to being a company that invests in its talent and attracts, develops and retains the best people in their field of expertise. They promote a culture centered on principles of client focus, excellence and sustainable performance.

You will have extensive experience in Accounting Control, responsible for financial reporting, presentation, and disclosure integrity for various business areas. This would be achieved through an Analytical review of the b/s, p/l and off b/s reporting including various disclosure requirements, Verification of the application of accounting policies under multiple GAAPs and On-going assessment of the Front to Back control environment as related to reporting. You will support both monthly internal and quarterly external-reporting cycles, in addition to other ad-hoc reporting as required. AC is further responsible for ensuring that the monthly Group Consolidation and Reporting System (“GCRS”) for their business area, meets all technical reporting requirements as defined by Corporate Centre. As well as supporting cross product environment within IB which broadly includes Equities, Fixed Income and FXMM businesses.

You must possess solid domain knowledge and an understanding of substantiation of Balance sheet and income statement lines to support the IB business division close. Co-ordination and delivery, including substantiation of the disclosures that contribute to the externally reported financial statements. Co-ordination and ongoing management of the reporting risk areas that need to be prioritised for remediation. Taking ownership for and ensuring that key financial accounting and reporting controls in the area are effectively and efficiently carried out on a timely basis. Work with reporting requirements and guidelines of regulatory agencies to maintain and prepare required financial reports. Keep global and regional AC colleagues informed of developments and issues; work collaboratively. Work with the Global product controlling team and beyond to promote improvements to systems and processes. Support product control, financial reporting team and Corporate Centre in delivering accurate financial statements on a timely basis. Identify and resolve issues in a timely fashion, referring more complex problems to manager. Work with “change the bank” resources to improve and streamline the reporting process. The role requires the ability to combine in-depth understanding of accounting policy and review of financial reporting.

You must require a good understanding of the workings of an investment bank and its products, particularly in the Equity and fixed income area if possible. Good analytical skills are required. Clear verbal and written communication is essential and have one or more of these qualifications ACA/CIMA/ACCA/IFRS

In return you can expect an environment geared towards performance, attractive career opportunities, and an open corporate culture that values and rewards the contribution of every individual.

For further details please contact Sukhdev Mehmi at Hays on 0116 2615042

September 27, 2013 • Tags:  • Posted in: Financial

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