Financial Reporting & Control Analyst

Job Description

BackgroundThe role sits within PD F&C Financial and Management Reporting function. The team which this role supports covers a broad range of reporting requirements for EMEA and branches. Whilst the team has limited Regulatory Reporting oversight, FINREP reporting is directly linked to the Balance Sheet, P&L and Impairment reserves. Purpose of the jobAssist the Financial Reporting & Control team with the following tasks:*Production and submission of quarterly FINREP regulatory returns to PRA / Bank of England.*Day to day operations of Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting Processes:- Head Office SOX and- Financial Reporting Controls Register*Preparation of Finance Report (Financial Performance Results Reported to Exco and Board) including analysis and presentation materials for senior management.*Balance sheet attestation process for all EMEA branches.*External audit liaison and coordination for all stages of audit cycle (interim, roll forward, year-end).Facts / Scale*Main internal interface / relationships: OAD, PD F&C, CD, RMD and LDN PDIS, HO Financial Accounting Department.*Ensuring SOX reporting compliance of three EMEA entities ( Dusseldorf, Brussels and London).*Main external interface / relationship : External Auditors and Regulators Accountabilities and responsibilitiesAssist the Financial Reporting & Control team with the following tasks:*Preparation of quarterly FINREP submissions including undertaking variance and trend analysis, reviewing period on period movements and preparing packs for management review to facilitate Management (including GM) sign off.*Ensuring new FINREP requirements are analysed and understood and changes made to the reporting process as necessary including maintaining technical interpretations documentation.*Day to day ownership of EMEA JSOX compliance including working closely with OAD, RMD, CD, PD-IS and FAD (HO) for a number of submissions throughout the year and investigation and resolution of all queries and questions raised by Head Office.*Development of Financial Reporting Control Register, a process to assess the effectiveness of Internal Controls related to Financial Statements. *Half yearly FINREP Balance Sheet and P&L forecast regulatory reports.*Preparation of Finance Report on a monthly basis. This report is distributed to Executive Committee and Board. Includes liaising with various teams (MRMG, Front Office, Treasury, RMD, CD, Regulatory, Tax, Expenses teams) for relevant contribution of material. Prior to distribution, ensuring unusual items are understood - this includes liaising with front office and back office departments to understand the underlying drivers of the results. Attending a monthly meeting with the Head of Finance and other senior F&C members where the results are explained prior to final release of the report.*Year-end Financial Statements process including:i) preparation of backing notes including data extraction, analysis and presentation.ii) control of day to day liaison and management of all audit evidence gathering requests. Purpose is to control the process over audit evidence requests ensuring the audit timetable is supported and external auditors receive evidence in a timely manner.* Quarterly consolidation reporting process including the preparation of backing reports through to answering questions from external auditors and Head office.Knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications*Qualified / Part qualified accountant with relevant industry experience.*Strong numerical and financial skills with the ability to interpret financial information.*Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office products (including MS Access) especially MS Excel.*Can view problems from all angles and draw on external best practice to inform thinking.*Observes the Conduct rules and standards and maintains high standards of ethics, honesty and integrity.*Manages with respect. Is fair, consistent, open and honest and builds relationships based on trust.Advantage Resourcing is a service driven recruitment consultancy. Required skills

Accounting

Back Office

Balance Sheet

Compliance

Documentation

Evidence

Expenses

Financial Accounting

Financial Reporting

Front Office

Head Office

Data Extraction

Financial Accountant

Excel

Development

Industrial/ Manufacturing Enginee

Keyskills :
Accounting Back Office Balance Sheet Compliance Documentation Evidence Expenses Financial Accounting Financial Repting Front Office Head Office Data Extraction Financial Accountant Excel Development Industrial/ Manufacturing