EMEA and AMER General Ledger Account Ownership Lead (Vice President)

 Job Description 
Your field of responsibility

General Ledger Account Ownership (GLAO) and GLAO governance is the bedrock to Banks Financial and regulatory reporting capabilities. The GLAO lead is required across each region to support the GLAO program which is critical to CFO and the bank. An outstanding opportunity to join us in this role where your responsibilities will include:

Oversight of the EMEA and AMER GLAO governance program which includes managing the monthly review of GLAO sign off results across all EMEA/AMER entities to ensure accuracy and quality of sign off, review of management reporting for content and quality and facilitation of the monthly EMEA/AMER GLAO Steering Committees. Application of GLAO policy, rules and guidelines to ensure the EMEA/AMER regions are fully aligned with AO responsibilities. Driving departmental projects through collaboration with partners and other team members.

Facilitating GLAO ownership disputes to ensure that ownership follows the guiding principles and is consistent across regions. The role requires developing and maintaining relationships with senior stakeholders.

Your future colleagues
You will be working for the Global GLAO program lead who reports to the CFO Risk & Control Office Head. You will also work closely with your peers in Switzerland and APAC and the centralized Global GLAO team in India. The team succeeds through collaboration and fostering an environment of partnership and inclusion. Client focus is core to our values, maintaining the fine balance operating as an effective and trusted partner, whilst at the same time providing appropriate independent challenge. 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 the successful candidate to possess the following:

A Bachelor’s degree, preferably a chartered accountant. Proven auditing/accounting experience, preferably in the Financial Service Industry. Outstanding interpersonal/communication skills. Detailed oriented and innovative mind-set. Proven ability to manage work well under pressure. Proficient in Microsoft applications. 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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