Regulatory Reporting Accountant

Job Description

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Job description:Description of the Business Line or Department DFIN is responsible for the maintenanceof accounting records, production of statutory accounts, production of Group financial accounts, production of financial reports to the regulators, liaising with the middle and front offices on maintenance of existing structures as well as new business initiativesacross SGs UK booking platforms. The FINREP/ LIQREP Reporting team sits within the Finance (DFIN CMA) and is responsible for the Financial Accounting, FINREP and LIQREP reporting for Kleinwort Hambros Group to SG Paris and to the Local Regulator. DFIN CMAis responsible for the maintenance of accounting records, production of statutory accounts, production of Group financial accounts, production of financial reports to the regulators, liaising with the middle and front offices on maintenance of existing structuresas well as new business initiatives across SGs UK booking platforms. The FINREP/LIQREP team provides assistance and are involved with other team functions such as Treasury, Asset Liability Management (ALM), Financial Risk and Compliance. The teams engagein discussions and support various ongoing projects and initiatives. Summary of the key purposes of the role Working within Run the Bank (RTB) area of the FINREP/LIQREP team this role will assist in the preparation of the monthly and quarterly FINREP submissionfor Kleinwort Hambros to SG Paris Group and to the Local Regulator. Assisting in the production of the AMM and FINREP submissions as well as contribution and cover of tasks across the Kleinwort Hambros Group FINREP/ LIQREP Regulatory Reporting Working withinthe production team and ensuring timetables and production tool kits are in place and deadlines are met with review time allocated and issues tracked and escalated as appropriate. Pro-actively seeking improvements and efficiencies in all areas. Co-ordinationwith Asset and Liability Management (ALM) and Regulatory Reporting teams Assistance and involvement with other team functions, engaging in business liaison discussions and various ongoing projects. Providing pro-active and positive support to the FINREP/ LIQREPteam and other areas within the bank during a challenging ongoing period of changes. Summary of responsibilities Production of the Additional Monitoring Matrix (AMM) for Group Reporting and local reporting and be the point of contact on all issues relatingto AMM. The preparation of Local FINREP Reporting and Contribution to Group LIQREP Regulatory Reporting. Delivery of FINREP processes including data enrichment, mapping, reconciliation and adjustments. Provide analysis to support submissions and provide enhancementand improved data quality for subsequent submissions. Provide back up for Daily/ Monthly liquidity reporting as required. Manage, implement and maintain the highest quality reporting controls ensuring the completeness and accuracy of this regulatory reporting.Assist in project work carried out by the FINREP/ LIQREP team including those related to system upgrades and changes to Platforms and business structure changes. Actively participating in the implementation of new reporting requirements including new productsand upgrades to systems as necessary Ensure all working procedures are up to date and incorporate all changes from changes in business process changes, Accounting Standard requirements and Regulatory Reporting updates. Working and collaborating with Risk,ALM, REG and wider Finance stakeholders to ensure the provision of quality information within strict deadlines. Maintaining compliance with key regulatory demands and improving the quality of reporting as well as information communicated to internal and externalstakeholders Support the preparation of the communication with the PRA and the Group Perform all duties in accordance with the principles outlined in the KH Code of Conduct, as well as the policies and procedures relevant to your responsibilities, to ensurethat you adhere to a culture that treats clients fairly and focuses on the long term sustainability of client relationships Level of Autonomy and Authority The role will be required to make business decisions on certain treatments of transactions which shouldall be documented. The candidate must be able to come up with solutions to reporting problems and be able to investigate issues on their own where possible and document these. Profile description:Competencies Excellent systems skills particularly MicrosoftExcel High degree of numeracy skills Good understanding of double entry accounting and able to put together a Trial Balance Good Knowledge of core banking products and associated accounting sets Good level of understanding/awareness of regulatory reportingstandards and industry reporting requirements Knowledge of business processes, standards, policies and procedures with a strong ability to apply internal controls Excellent communication skills and able to present information to senior stakeholders (Oral &Written)Professionalism & Enterprise Team Spirit & Collaboration Analytical Thinking Reliability WORK EXPERIENCE Ideally worked in an accounting team before and has a good level of understanding of double entry accounting Good Knowledge of core banking productsand associated accounting sets Had some experience on FINREP/ LIQREP/ Regulatory Returns (Required)Experienced on working on systems solutions to reporting Ideally worked within a Regulatory Reporting team as part of a Credit Institution (Desirable)ProfessionalQualification such as CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent (Desirable) EDUCATION Degree level education or equivalent vocational qualification relevant to Accounting, Finance, Business or IT development (Required);Studying towards Professional Qualification suchas CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent (Desirable) LANGUAGES English French (desirable)