Credit Financial controller recruitment
• Preparation of solo and consolidated IFRS accounts submission of Group disclosures
• Pl and balance sheet substantiation of the general ledger timely clearance of breaks
• Working with Valuation and Accounting Control and Operations to ensure accuracy and completeness of balances passing to the general ledger
• Liaising with and providing information to Statutory Accounts team for the timely production of Annual Financial Statements
• Establishing and implementing correct accounting for all products – in particular implementation of IFRS 9.
• Liaising with Auditors (internal and external)
• Analytical review to provide meaningful business-informed commentary on the financials
• Reduction of operational risk and cost through automation and process efficiency projects
• Effective communication with stakeholders and other support teams and escalation of major issues to line management as appropriate
• Ad hoc projects
Education Experience
• Top grade A levels (or equivalent)
• Top 30 University degree (Class 2:1 or equivalent) – Relevant degree
• Accounting qualification (1st time passes)
• Product control experience from major investment bank within Fixed Income, Credit and/ or Structured Credit
• Experience with SPE accounting and IFRS knowledge will be considered an advantage (hedging, pl recognition, securitisation)
• Demonstrated ability to implement change, particularly in improvement of controls, automation.
• Market awareness
Skills
• Solid product knowledge – ABS, CDS, Bonds, Swaps, CP
• Strong Accounting skills – working knowledge of IAS39 and IFRS7
• Strong Analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to implement change, particularly in improvement of controls and automation.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong MS Excel – ideally VBA experience
• Ability to work independently and take proactive action