Financial Accountant

Location
Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Salary
£45,000 - £50,000 per annum
Posted
21 Sep 2021
Closes
25 Sep 2021
Ref
50690903/001
Experience level
Qualified accountant
My client, a global financial services institution are seeking a Financial Accountant to join their growing financial department. Reporting to the Group Accountant the newly appointed Financial Accountant will manage and undertake key aspects of IFRS 9 reporting, provide analysis, deal with technical queries and ensure accurate reporting at all times.

Key Responsibilities of the Financial Accountant

  • Acting as the subject matter expert for IFRS 9 reporting (primarily impairment related) for internal and external reporting, and support Finance in impairment related queries
  • Ensuring that the Group has an up to date understanding in respect of this area, by keeping up to date with technical developments and communicating these to relevant parties
  • Oversee and support month end IFRS 9 processes within required deadlines
  • Prepare internal MI, regulatory data and external disclosures (automating where possible)
  • Undertake analysis as required to produce a more in depth analysis of financial information, working closely with Credit Risk and FP&A to explain and understand movements in IFRS9 provisions

Essential Requirements

  • Accounting qualification (ACA /ACCA /CIMA)
  • Financial services experience
  • Experience of technical accounting and analysis, preferably in IFRS 9
  • Understanding of data modelling
  • Excellent excel skills and ability to work with large data sets
  • Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
  • Proactive in bringing new ideas and improvements to the business area

At the Robert Walters Group, we endeavour to contact all candidates to register their details. However, due to the high number of applications we receive, if we have not reached out to you within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, then please forward your CV and availability to dave.yate@robertwalters.com

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