This P&L Reporting role sits within the Product Control team and includes many responsibilities which overlap with the functions of the Financial Control team.
It is an important role in the Finance department as the principle face off to the Front Office traders for the daily P&L reporting of the Securities and Derivatives Trading desks.
Key Responsibilities
- Help provide assistance to the Daily P&L controllers in the reporting for all products , but primary focus on derivative trading P&L (swap portfolio)
- Assist with balance sheet reconciliations across securities and fee balance sheet accounts and derivative accounts.
- Generate and post GL journal entries for daily and month end close
- Month, Quarter and Year End close process for SPG and DPG related GL balances and reporting
- P&L Analysis and break investigations
- Assist with Project work relating to the Product control team (UAT and other tasks linked to the deployment of enhancements)
Qualifications
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Very good knowledge and understanding of the securities and derivative products
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Specific knowledge or experience in the following areas:
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Life cycle events, terminology, booking models (end to end), daily revenue production in similar roles, reconciliation experience.
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Detailed understanding of the GL accounting entries throughout the product life cycles
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?A basic understanding of IFRS & JGAAP for fair value methods
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Ideally part or fully qualified in a professional accounting qualification
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Microsoft Excel to a very high level (e.g. macros, pivots, efficient data manipulation / processing, reconciliations)
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Ability to self learn and navigate through systems
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Hands-on approach, attention to detail
This is a great opportunity for an individual who is experienced in Product Control and seeking a short-term contract and available for an immediate start so apply if interested.