To work closely with the Fixed Income & Currencies (FIC) trading desk, Product Control and Operations to develop a deep understanding of the underlying business to ensure appropriate controls and reconciliations are in place that will assure the integrity of the Financial Statements and disclosures and successful period end close.
Maintain strong control environment by coordinating quarterly risk control self-assessments to evaluate end to end controls within assigned lines of business and production of Risk Dashboard control environment pack, including 2nd level review of monthly Product Control and Operations SOD packs, account attestation and eDR derivatives reporting sign off.
Coordinate successful month end close for assigned lines of business including analytical review of business specific Revenue and Balance Sheet lines with high quality MoM QoQ YoY variance commentaries for review by Head of LOB and Head of Financial Reporting teams.
Monitor balances in key control & suspense accounts, sub-ledger to main ledger (REC01) breaks, illogical spot and average Balance Sheet accounts, Revenue misallocation, and work closely with PC and Operations teams to have these resolved within the period end close
Perform month end Balance Sheet reconciliations and attestations for key products in support of HO reporting and financial statements disclosures liaising with Product Control and Operations (BCS) teams to investigate and clear breaks under their ownership.
Complete monthly second level review of PC and Operations (BCS) owned month end Standard of Documentation (SODs) packs. Prepare summarised SOD scorecard for inclusion in Attestation Committee packs.
Review and arrange intergroup transfer pricing ledger postings, reconciliations, and wire settlements.
Coordinate preparation of monthly and quarterly Head Office returns, financial statements, regulatory and statutory disclosures impacting the business.
Review and sign off new business units (transits), trading books and account mappings requests for assigned lines of business within the general ledger and sub-ledgers.
Assist in preparation of annual financial statements disclosures in accordance with IFRS standards.
Perform and update SOX controls under FC's ownership working with both internal and external auditors. on interim and year end statutory audit, as well as SoX audit.
EDUCATIONOR EXPERIENCE
Required
Qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA with uundergraduate degree in quantitative fields
At least 3yr PQE with majority of work experience gained in banking andfinancial services in Financial Control, Product Control or Legal Entity Control role.
The incumbent should have solid knowledge of the accounting treatment of nvestment banking products and financial instruments.
Solid understand of the control framework.
Strong IT skills, and in particular advanced Excel is essential.
Self-starter, proactive and driven, able to work with minimal management
support.
Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003
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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
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To work closely with the Fixed Income & Currencies (FIC) trading desk, Product Control and Operations to develop a deep understanding of the underlying business to ensure appropriate controls and reconciliations are in place that will assure the integrity of the Financial Statements and disclosures and successful period end close.
Maintain strong control environment by coordinating quarterly risk control self-assessments to evaluate end to end controls within assigned lines of business and production of Risk Dashboard control environment pack, including 2nd level review of monthly Product Control and Operations SOD packs, account attestation and eDR derivatives reporting sign off.
Coordinate successful month end close for assigned lines of business including analytical review of business specific Revenue and Balance Sheet lines with high quality MoM QoQ YoY variance commentaries for review by Head of LOB and Head of Financial Reporting teams.
Monitor balances in key control & suspense accounts, sub-ledger to main ledger (REC01) breaks, illogical spot and average Balance Sheet accounts, Revenue misallocation, and work closely with PC and Operations teams to have these resolved within the period end close
Perform month end Balance Sheet reconciliations and attestations for key products in support of HO reporting and financial statements disclosures liaising with Product Control and Operations (BCS) teams to investigate and clear breaks under their ownership.
Complete monthly second level review of PC and Operations (BCS) owned month end Standard of Documentation (SODs) packs. Prepare summarised SOD scorecard for inclusion in Attestation Committee packs.
Review and arrange intergroup transfer pricing ledger postings, reconciliations, and wire settlements.
Coordinate preparation of monthly and quarterly Head Office returns, financial statements, regulatory and statutory disclosures impacting the business.
Review and sign off new business units (transits), trading books and account mappings requests for assigned lines of business within the general ledger and sub-ledgers.
Assist in preparation of annual financial statements disclosures in accordance with IFRS standards.
Perform and update SOX controls under FC's ownership working with both internal and external auditors. on interim and year end statutory audit, as well as SoX audit.
EDUCATIONOR EXPERIENCE
Required
Qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA with uundergraduate degree in quantitative fields
At least 3yr PQE with majority of work experience gained in banking andfinancial services in Financial Control, Product Control or Legal Entity Control role.
The incumbent should have solid knowledge of the accounting treatment of nvestment banking products and financial instruments.
Solid understand of the control framework.
Strong IT skills, and in particular advanced Excel is essential.
Self-starter, proactive and driven, able to work with minimal management
support.
Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003
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experience
4 years pqe plus
skills
ifrs
qualifications
acca
education
university
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