Product Controller - London, United Kingdom - eFinancialCareers

eFinancialCareers

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Responsibilities Include:

Preparing daily P&L for trading desks
Performing daily and monthly IPV for trading inventories
Maintaining and updating models for charging out cash capital and liquidity reserves
Responsibility for month end close processes including P&L and Balance Sheet reconciliations and posting ledger entries
Revenue and balance sheet substantiation at a currency level
Ensuring that the month end closing schedule is completed in an accurate & timely manner
Providing analysis to the business and senior management on an as needed basis for example, a monthly comparison of reported to actual P&L analysis which explains the variances
Proposing new procedures which streamline reporting, improve accuracy and efficiency
Assisting with the implementation of new systems infrastructure
Liaising with External Auditors regarding account balances and product control processes
Being alert to Conduct Risk issues, specifically the risk of harm to client interests, market integrity and/or competition in financial markets due to inappropriate practices or behaviours across the firm

Skills Required:

Accounting experience (ideally part/fully qualified accountant but will consider unqualified with relevant experience)
Must have prior experience of product control
Interest in and awareness of financial services and financial instruments
Strong problem solving skill set
Communicate in a clear, articulate and appropriate manner. Adapt communications to suit different situations, individuals or teams
Ability to demonstrate the following behaviours: Continuous Improvement, Flexibility and Professional Scepticism
Interest in developing and continuously strengthening controls and processes
Willing to adapt to changing situations and willing to implement improvements to enhance efficiency and the control environment, when identified
Confidence and ability to interact with Front Office and functional support areas
An understanding of the importance of balance sheet substantiation and the integrity of the information that will be derived by the Product Control team
Works well with others team oriented
Ability to multi task
Selfmotivated who excels in a high pressure, hands on environment
Organised and able to prioritise under tight and conflicting deadlines
Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills for data manipulation, comparison, investigation, etc