Join our dynamic Financial Control team and play a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity of our financial records. As a key player, you'll ensure the accuracy and timeliness of our books, focusing on the general ledger and infrastructure controls. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a global firm, driving efficiency and precision in financial reporting. Be part of a team that values innovation and collaboration, and help us shape the future of financial control.
As a Financial Controller in our Financial Control team, you will ensure the accuracy and integrity of our general ledger accounts. You will collaborate with various teams to drive efficiency and maintain high standards in financial reporting. Your role will provide you with the opportunity to influence business decisions and contribute to the firm's success. We value your expertise and offer a supportive environment for growth and development.
Job Responsibilities:
- Ensure the accuracy and validity of general ledger accounts.
- Adhere to firmwide General Ledger Reconciliation & Substantiation standards.
- Implement and identify opportunities for efficiency in P&L and Balance Sheet controls.
- Analyze and resolve material variances between the general ledger and upstream systems.
- Communicate effectively with business and risk managers.
- Build and maintain partnerships across various product-aligned businesses.
- Influence middle and front office partners to deliver solutions to business issues.
- Critically challenge processes to identify control issues.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- Excellent desktop, spreadsheet, and database skills.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Basic understanding of securities and derivatives products.
- Ability to liaise comfortably with business and risk managers.
- Strong analytical skills to understand complex systems and interdependencies.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task in a constantly changing environment.
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Existing relationships and networks within the firm's IB community.
