Financial Accountant – Capital Markets recruitment
The Opportunity: Financial Accountant - Capital Markets
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Financial Accountant to join a leading Investment Bank for 12 months, with the potential to go permanent. Based near Bank, you will be working in the Capital Markets division performing financial accounting and reporting for the assigned legal entities. Suitable candidates will have extensive IAS39 knowledge and at least 2 years Banking experience.
The Role:
* Performing financial accounting and reporting for the assigned legal entities.
* To sign off on the integrity of the GL for assigned legal entities including participation in a month end file review process.
* To understand the business and be able to explain MI (Management Information) effectively to a variety of audiences.
* To ensure processes are efficient, robust and subject to good controls and ensure all existing policies and procedures are accurately documented
The Requirements:
* ACA or CA Qualified candidates with First time passes and a strong academic background.
* Big 4 background with Banking and Financial Services audit experience.
* Knowledge of IAS39 and its practical application is essential, particularly relating to valuation of non listed instruments, profit recognition and embedded derivatives.
* Up to 2/3 years experience of working in a similar role within the Investment Banking or Financial Services sector would be preferred.
* The successful candidate must be confident, self motivated and able to pick things up quickly.
* System skills - JD Edwards, Business Objects, Office
CANDIDATES WITHOUT RELEVANT INVESTMENT BANKING EXPERIENCE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.