Associate Vice President, Financial Accountant recruitment
MAIN DUTIES / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Compiling financial information by department, recording and posting costs accurately;
- Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations;
- Perform monthly close process, including all closing journals and review for any adjustments required;
- Performing all the accounting entries required, including accurate reporting of costs;
- Assist in preparation of the monthly reporting pack, performing any analysis required;
- Assist in the preparation of the lead schedules for year-end audit, and preparing first draft accounts;
- Preparation of quarterly VAT returns;
- Preparation of ad hoc committee reporting packs;
- Compiling cashflows from bank statements and updating accordingly actuals against budget;
- Updating the actuals to budget spreadsheet and highlighting any major discrepancies;
- Process all expenses monthly highlighting any exceptions;
- Assisting with ad hoc financial reporting requirements / projects.
OCCASIONAL DUTIES
Provide cover for other finance team deliverables where necessary.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- General Ledger maintenance;
- Ensure departmental budgets are up to date at all times;
- Ensure all expenses and payments are accounted for on a timely basis.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
Required
- Appropriate accountancy qualification;
- Solid background in banking, treasury and securities;
- Able to demonstrate a good understanding of finance lifestyle management, including:
• **PL production;
• **Balance sheet management;
• **Regulatory reporting;
• **VAT;
- Knowledge of the principles of "four eyes" control;
- Fully risk aware;
- Able to demonstrate good organisational and problem solving skills;
- Strong Excel skills.
Beneficial
- 2-3 years post ACCA qualification;
- Understanding of Islamic banking products.
Personal skills
- Good all round communication skills and comfortable dealing with employees at all levels;
- Able to demonstrate a "client" or "service" orientated approach;
- Ability to build cross divisional relationships;
- Self starting and able to work autonomously.
Applicants must apply by sending their CV to apply@gatehousebank.com entitled "Financial Accountant".
February 24, 2012
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