Our client is a well known global investment bank with an impressive client portfolio. Our client is searching for an experienced accountant with exposure to the Banking and Financial Services sector to join their product control team. In this role you would be responsible for the financial reporting and producing and controlling the cash trading & equity derivatives Profit and Loss. The role requires a proactive and motivated candidate with a bright mind set with a strong desire to work in financial markets. This could suit someone looking to make their first move from the Big Four into investment banking.
Key Responsibilities
Your core responsibilities in this role will include:
- Reconciling, producing and controlling the daily Profit and Loss process
- Dealing with product accounting issues related to the trading process
- Consolidation and reporting of Profit and Loss
- Commentary and analysis of any Profit and Loss movements
- Calculate, document and process monthly adjustments into the Profit and Loss system
- Reconciliation of Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet in General Ledger
- Producing month end control packs
- Liaising with front office traders
- Ad-hoc duties
Key Skills and Requirements
The successful candidate will be degree qualified in Accounting, fully qualified CA, strong Excel skills, and have 3 plus years' post-university experience, with exposure to Banking and Financial Services, as well as a genuine interest in the financial markets. 12 months experience in a Product Control capacity will be valued.