AVP, Financial Accountant recruitment
MAIN DUTIES / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Compiling financial information by department, recording and posting costs accurately;
- Performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations;
- Performing monthly close process, including all closing journals and review for any adjustments required;
- Performing all the accounting entries required, including accurate reporting of costs;
- Assisting in preparation of the monthly reporting pack, performing any analysis required;
- Assisting in preparation of the lead schedules for year-end audit, and preparing first draft accounts;
- Preparation of quarterly VAT returns;
- Preparation of adhoc committee reporting packs;
- Compiling cashflows from bank statements and updating accordingly actuals against budget;
- Updating the actuals to budget spreadhseet and highlighting any major discrepancies;
- Processing all expenses monthly highlighting any exceptions;
- Assisting with adhoc financial reporting requirements / projects.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- General Ledger maintenance;
- Ensure department budgets are up to date at all times;
- Ensure all expenses and payments are accounted for on a timely basis.
EXPERIENCE
- 2-3 years post ACCA qualification;
- Solid background in investment banking, treasury and securities;
- Knowledge of commercial loans and real estate investments an advantage.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
Required
- Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of Finance lifecycle 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
- Understanding of Islamic banking products.
Personal Skills
- Good all round communication skills and comfortable dealing with colleagues 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.
Please apply by email entitled "Financial Accountant" to apply@gatehousebank.com.
July 11, 2012
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