Analyst for EMEA Legal Entity Control Team that includes the following functions:
Ledger migration from legacy platform into SAP general ledger
FX Trade- out
Monitoring the integrity of the local and US books and records of the legal entity, to be executed with reference to the Legal Entity Control Standards policy and other applicable global policies, escalating issues as appropriate.
Perform detailed analysis of the balance sheet and P&L variances.
Preparation of various US regulatory reporting
Hyperion attestation of results and variance commentary
Review monthly TB
Corporate balances review
Variance analysis, NII Analysis, Expenses review
Review of reasonableness of expenses in London Branch which will be attributed to LLP in the following month.
Provide analytical summary to LEC
Flash & Business commentary, Follow up any queries raised by LEC
Management of fast and appropriate response to queries. Preparation and delivery of MIS reports due to senior management
Maintaining control sheets and high ticks for the month
Passing PCA's in the GL including Equity Pick up's.
LEC attestations
Chartered Accountant with 0-2 years experience preferably with financial services industry and experience of US GAAP
Strong team player with good people management skill
Excellent communication and organizational skills including good judgment and decision making abilities
Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with a variety of individuals, departments and organizations
Strong control mindset
Self starter with ability to take initiative and constantly challenge the process
Ability to multi-task complex requirements under considerable time pressure, whilst maintaining a high degree of accuracy and quality
Enthusiastic, with a positive can do attitude
Strong PC skills including MS Excel, MS Word, MS Access and LotusNotes
Investment Banking product knowledge including derivatives, equities and debt securities would be an advantage
Knowledge of GL platforms used in J.P. Morgan Chase would be an advantage