Job Responsibilities
- Build and validate controls over the lifecycle of a deal from project / deal setup to closure which involves Interaction with Banker (Front office / Middle office and Syndicates), Business Managers.
- Ensure appropriate booking & accounting treatment of fees, expenses, taxes, Income attributions in accordance with firm/regional regulatory policies e.g. rules for Cross border deals, Tax, write off, expense recovery. Review of engagement letter and ensuring appropriate approval levels are maintained.
- Identify nuances / bottlenecks on day-to-day execution of billing, nostro management, daily revenue / risk reporting and all related compliances.
- Act as a resource to project management & the businesses for various projects / business initiatives.
- Effectively escalate any bottlenecks in the day to day functioning of Controllers area and communicate with Business Managers, Product controllers and financial Controllers to monitor any risks / escalate when appropriate
- Understand and contribute to the end-to-end control framework of the business & the function.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) with minimum 2 years of experience or an MBA with similar number of years of experience
- Enthusiastic, highly motivated and effective under tight timeframes and pressure
- Proven skills in identifying and resolving control issues that may impact financial results.
- Excellent communication skills and executive presence including the ability to present complex and sensitive matters to Senior management, Bankers & Business Managers across levels.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and team-building skills
- Ability to evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Ability to manage several projects and tasks concurrently.
- Advanced MS Excel skills and MS PowerPoint skills are essential.
- Expert knowledge of Banking products / business is a plus.
