Product Controller recruitment

Company Profile:

Large international financial services company with well appointed, central offices

Role and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Finance Senior Manager, you will play a key role in supplying this business with timely, accurate and value added financial information. The individual will be responsible for the production of Daily PL, analysis of revenues and various other daily and month-end reporting tasks, such as monthly journals and various reconciliations.

Key Accountabilities:
- Daily Profit and loss reporting and analysis which is circulated to key stakeholders
- Liaison with the trading desk to resolve trade exceptions
- Daily mark and context exceptions
- Interactions with other key support teams including Accounting Policy, Middle Office, Trade Support and IT Support
- Daily reconciliation of reported PL numbers to the general ledger through the reporting tool
- Monthly commentary and analytical review for inclusion in the month-end reporting pack
- Preparation of monthly journals, ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures
- Ensure adherence to all internal controls as well as identifying and implementing improvements to existing processes
- Involvement in the new product approval process
- Assistance with the month-end Balance Sheet reconciliations and substantiations
- Dealing with ad hoc projects from the business, responding in a timely manner and always aiming to add value
- Regulatory reporting and involvement in year-end reporting requirements

Qualifications:

Personal Requirements
- Strong analytical and problem solving
- Attention to detail and accuracy, with an ability to interpret large amounts of data
- Strong communication skills
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Change management skills
- Interpersonal and relationship management skills

Experience
- Qualified Accountant - CA/CPA
- Financial market experience
- Exposure to derivative products is advantageous
- Proven ability to work to deadlines and tight timeframes
- Ability to drive change from initiation all the way through to implementation
- Skilled communicator in maintaining and developing productive working relationships at all management levels
- Ability to work well in both a team environment and individually skills

For a confidential discussion please contact Dominic Bareham on 02 8986 3110, alternatively, please apply online via the below link.