AVP GM Business Unit Control

ATRIBS; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified accountant to join their dynamic team in the Global Markets division. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for P&L reporting, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial processes, and contributing to strategic initiatives aimed at automation and reconciliation improvements. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in financial products and IFRS, along with well-developed communication and team management skills. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment and drive financial excellence.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience in an international Global Markets banking environment.
• Strong understanding of current IFRS and IAS including hedge accounting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure that the P&L is approved by the respective desk daily.
• Develop and implement P&L Attribution process and reconciliation improvements.

Skills

P&L Reporting

General Ledger reconciliation

Hedge Effectiveness Testing

Team management

Communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant or equivalent postgraduate qualification (CA, CPA, CIMA)

Master's in relevant field

Job description

Bachelor of Business Administration (Management)

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Job Description

Requirements

1. P&L Reporting
2. Production of daily and periodic reporting and management information for Global Markets
3. Monitor and ensure that the P&L is approved by the respective desk on a daily basis
4. Continually review the MI the unit is producing for correctness, accuracy, automation and efficiency
5. Develop and implement P&L Attribution process, including P&L impacts from Cancel & Amend trades, Day One P&L, and Greeks
6. Work closely with IPV controllers to understand price testing P&L impacts and process relevant valuation adjustments
7. Review and suggest changes to the daily sell down process. Ensure the MTM and accrual sell down process are performed as per predetermined frequency
8. Contribute to project to automate P&L reporting and adjustment process
9. General Ledger reconciliation
10. Daily P&L reconciliation process
11. Balance Sheet reconciliation and substantiation process
12. Develop and contribute to reconciliation process improvements, and Group Finance project initiatives
13. Hedge Effectiveness Testing
14. Assist to review daily monitoring and quarterly effectiveness testing results of Hedge packages performed by Valuation Control Unit
15. Monitor and advise on IFRS/IAS regarding Hedge accounting

Process and Procedures

1. Ensure that Product Control audit queries and points have been responded to and managed appropriately
2. Ensure that Operational Risks in the unit are identified, and the appropriate controls, processes, procedures and reconciliations are in place
3. Ensure that all processes and procedures for the unit are appropriate, current and adhered to
4. Manage accounting queries with Group Finance including changes to IFRS/IAS
5. Ensure that all appropriate reconciliations are monitored and are cleared in a timely manner
6. Assist with strategic initiatives including Global expansion, automation of reporting and reconciliation, implementation of automated Hedge testing, and development of P&L attribution

Frameworks, Boundaries, & Decision Making Authority

1. If any, ensure compliance and execution of RACI, accountabilities and responsibilities assigned to him/her as per the approved authorization matrix or documents (e.g. policy, process, memorandum, DOA, etc.) which is updated from time to time
2. Authorized to take decisions as per the approved authorization matrix or documents (e.g. policy, process, memorandum, DOA, etc.) which is updated from time to time
3. Ensure awareness and understanding of authorization provided to him/her from time to time

Qualifications & Experience

1. Qualified accountant or equivalent post graduate qualification (i.e. CA, CPA, CIMA or Masters in relevant field)
2. 5-7 years experience in an international Global Markets banking environment
3. Significant exposure to financial products including FX, Rates, Equities, Credit and Commodities
4. Strong understanding of current IFRS and IAS including hedge accounting
5. Well-developed team management skills & good experience in the management of a small team
6. Well-developed communication skills, verbal & written
7. A proven ability to operate effectively at various organization levels & a willingness to adopt a hands-on approach to problem solving where appropriate

Company Industry: IT - Software Services

Department / Functional Area: Administration

Keywords: AVP GM Business Unit Control