Manager, Financial Reporting

An Initial AI Screening will be conducted for this role.

12 months | strong likelihood for an extension, or conversion to full time employee

Support the preparation of consolidated bank reporting, including analyses and insights for senior management across Finance:

• Preparation of financial statements (Report to Shareholders) and external financial information
• Assist with the gathering and consolidation of financial information and conducting of complex data analysis with large datasets for financial analysis, variance reports, and performance metrics to support decision-making and communication of the bank’s financial and strategic story.
• Maintain process documentation, accounting guidance, and operational guidance for assigned financial disclosures
• Lead in identifying, proposing, implementing, and testing reporting solutions for new financial reporting initiatives/projects through interpreting requirements, and working with subject matter experts such as Accounting Policy Group, Platform Financial Controllers, Product Controllers, and Finance IT.
• Research accounting guidance on technical accounting queries raised by stakeholders.
• Maintain internal control and governance framework, including key control activities and SOX or non-SOX process, to achieve an overall strong internal control environment.
• Foster collaboration and high performance with key stakeholders (e.g., Head Office Performance Management, IT, Group Risk Management, Accounting Policy, Tax, Capital and other Finance partners) striving to be a center of knowledge and excellence with accountability in resolving all HO finance related issues.

• Previous experience in working with ERPs / complex accounting software is essential. Advanced Excel and Word skills.

• Accounting certification (CA, CPA)
• Tertiary education (Bachelor, Master)
• CPA designation or equivalent, with 3+ years of experience, and understanding of key disclosure requirements and SOX compliance
• Think critically, challenge financial data when inconsistent or illogical through data analysis, and excellent attention to details
• Independently propose solutions to problems and, leveraging business and strategic insights, recommend a course of action to reporting manager and team members
• Manage timelines and project progress through both personal accountability and through coordinating with team members, manager and other stakeholders
• Desire and motivated to learn, challenge the status quo, and propose bold changes for current processes particularly with respect to streamline processes, increasing efficiency and furthering execution excellence.
• Document complex subject matter though strong written and oral-communication skills
• Analyze large data sets using advanced Excel functions
• Curiosity to explore better ways of working and motivating the team while maintaining a strong governance mindset, accompanied by a drive to take ownership for and resolve issues with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to multitask and handle high-pressure executive level requests on an ongoing basis

• Experience and understanding of the bank’s businesses and transactions, and associated risks & returns.
• Proactive and persistent in issue resolution