Legal Entity Accountant - VP #210789

Job Description

Your field of responsibility

An outstanding opportunity to join us, the role is within the Legal Entity Finance team consisting of stakeholder managers covering all EMEA legal entities. Legal Entity Finance acts as guardians, co-pilots and trusted advisors to our partners across our UK legal entities. It is the key point of contact in the delivery of high quality financial reports and the provision of reliable, robust analysis and insights to support effective decision making.

Specifically, this role is within the LE Finance team for the UK IB legal entities. A significant part of the role is the review and challenge of the legal entity financial results including statutory accounts and regulatory reports, the monitoring of key financial controls operated by Group Finance, supporting the delivery of materials to the Audit Committees and Boards and also ad hoc analysis and project work.

• Acting as an escalation point for Group Finance teams when resolving issues arising during the monthly financial close process;
• Providing review and challenge of regulatory returns before submission to the Regulators (PRA, FCA and the Bank of England);
• Preparing monthly Executive Committee financial summaries;
• Maintain an awareness and understanding of the key business drivers of the financial results;
• Supporting the reporting to the Audit Committees and Boards;
• Preparation of the annual financial statements including the production of the Strategic and Directors’ report;
• Undertake periodic reviews of end-to-end processes and controls to ensure integrity of the general ledger;
• Maintain an awareness and understanding of the major risks, operational incidents and general ledger reconciliation breaks impacting our legal entities; and
• Supporting the Director/CFO with required ad hoc reporting and requests.

Your future colleagues

The Finance division at Credit Suisse aspires to be the best Finance division in the industry and a core driver of the bank’s vision. Our focus is to manage the bank’s capital, funding, liquidity and expenses to ensure we are well capitalised and have a strong enough balance sheet to withstand adversity and uncertainty. We are committed to drive cost efficiencies, improve control, quality and efficiency of our information and to engage with the businesses to actively prepare the bank for regulatory changes. We are a department which values Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) and is committed to realizing the firm’s D&I ambition which is an integral part of our global cultural values.

Remote Working? N/A - pending TWWW agreement

Your skills and experience

We are looking for:

• An experienced qualified accountant and hold BSc in Accounting or Finance
• Proven experience in financial services in a finance role, having deep technical accounting knowledge of global accounting standards (USGAAP and IFRS). Monthly review and challenge of the financial results based on reports and information prepared by Group Finance
• Fundamental understanding of all elements of a broader finance organisation, including, but not limited to: financial and management accounting and expense accounting
• An ability to quickly grasp complex front-to-back operational processes and system architecture
• Strong control focus and a continued orientation towards quality
• Proactive and be able to adapt and react quickly to partner requests in an ever developing business environment
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and experience in communicating effectively with senior partners regarding a range of topics
• A positive can-do attitude and willingness to learn new things. Proven ability to manage work well under pressure
• Dedication to fostering an inclusive culture and value diverse perspectives

Your new employer

Find a new home for your skills, ideas, and ambitions. Credit Suisse offers you the ideal environment to progress your career, attractive benefits and excellent training.

We are a leading wealth manager with strong global investment banking capabilities founded in 1856. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, and with more than 45,000 employees from over 150 nations, we are always looking for motivated individuals to help us shape the future for our clients.

Credit Suisse is committed to providing equal employment opportunities, regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, civil partnership, marital or family status, pregnancy, disability or any other status that is protected as a matter of local law.

Credit Suisse is an equal opportunity employer. Welcoming diversity gives us a competitive advantage in the global marketplace and drives our success. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion with a deep sense of belonging for all of us. We will consider flexible working opportunities where possible. Our bank provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as well as those with other needs or beliefs as may be protected under applicable local law. If you require assistance during the recruitment process, please let your recruiter know.

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