Project Financial Accountant

4 weeks ago

Stamford, Connecticut, United States Michael Page Full time
Job Description

Exciting opportunity for a CPA Big 4 auditor to help set up a US banking entity.

About Our Client

High growth company, very well established international firm who is opening up a US banking entity.

The Role:

This role will report to the Financial Controller of the Bank and will provide support in:

  • Supporting the project phase to standup U.S. GAAP accounting and associated financial controls for the Bank.
  • Establishing and supporting entity reporting for the bank, covering initially the banknote business and expanding to other business areas over time.
  • Engaging a variety of stakeholders across the bank including Front Office, Finance, Operations and IT.
  • Providing quality, accurate and timely analysis and information to management which encompasses the development, management and understanding of month end reporting and the control environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Month end Reporting:

Involved in the monthly financial close process of the Bank:

  • Support Financial Controller facilitate execution of U.S. Income Statement and Balance Sheet Close process within agreed-upon timelines. (revenue, expenses, intercompany and balance sheet validation)
  • Ensure local and group level close checklists have been executed; track key risk indicators for areas requiring improvement.
  • Support monthly data warehouse validation and release post monthly close.
  • Coordinate with head office on changes and work closely with the Financial Controller and other bank stakeholders to properly implement applicable changes.

Assisting with the production of monthly management accounts including analysis of variances and production KPIs

Engaged in Group recharges and transfer pricing arrangements

Helping with the improvement of core Front Office systems data flows to the general ledger to support improved automation and straight through processing

To improve the timeliness of the month end reporting cycle

Management Reporting:

Contributor to the production of monthly divisional management accounts including analysis of variances and production of commentary

Liaison with the wider business to ensure that certain revenue, costs, assets and liabilities are correctly reported

Assisting in preparation of Group MI pack, Executive Team pack and Board reports

Provision of analysis and explanation to internal and external auditors

Statutory Reporting:

Assisting with the audit of the Bank

Production of relevant accounting policies and procedures disclosures

Responsibility for accounting for the Banks local statutory audits

Financial Control:

Financial Accounting

Ensure that transactions / business activity are appropriately accounted for

Engaged in the monthly preparation of full income statement and balance sheets across the Bank.

Support the annual audit and financial statement preparation process

Control Environment:

Balance Sheet substantiation in accordance with Group policy.

Continuously evaluate existing processes and make changes which enhance efficiency and control

Project work Analysis:

Help spearhead initiatives with oversight of the Financial Controller to ensure projects continually progress to completion.

Assist in providing insights about the impact of proposed projects on costs and financial performance.

Identification and explanation of trends with particular focus on underlying drivers and impact on working capital

Assisting in the automation of FIG processes and reconciliations

Other Duties

Development and maintenance of strong internal controls

Assisting on ad-hoc analysis to Divisional Heads, Executive Team and Board

Assistance in group wide project work

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Experience of working within financial services, Banking and regulated entities

Experience of end-to-end process flows and data quality management of FX or volume payments processes or wholesale banking physical notes business preferred

Experience of international groups or working in an international role or Foreign Banking Organization

Intermediate/Advanced Excel and SUN Systems 5

SQL and Access Database experience desirable

Good interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal,

Good analytical abilities, with an enquiring mind

Robust, capable of clearly and strongly articulating position

echnically competent on accounting matters and Microsoft Office programs. Knowledge of SUN desirable.

Personal Attributes:

Hard working, conscientious and trustworthy

Responsible - willing to take personal responsibility for delivery against deadlines

Excellent attention to detail

Flexible and adaptable approach

Willing to learn and keen to develop role

Team player

Professionalism

Works and portrays a professional manner both internally and externally

Understands the need for integrity at all times and confidentiality position demands

Delivering Results

Ability to work under pressure and meet set deadlines

Striving for excellence and always wanting to learn

Making a personal difference

Demonstrates a positive attitude at all times

Embraces change and constantly searches for improvements

Prepared to go the extra mile where necessary

Responds positively to feedback even where development areas are identified

What's on Offer

Attractive base and bonus

Initial remote working with futre hybrid scheduele

Oppotunity to join a successful firm in high growth mode and work on many projects

Work with senior management and directly to the financial controller

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