Description
We are seeking an Assistant Vice President - Financial Control to manage the financial operations of our organisation, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of financial reporting.
The successful candidate will lead Accounting and Reporting for Barclays entities based out of the Americas region.
Responsibilities
- Manage the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial statements, and other accounting records in accordance with relevant accounting standards, rules, and regulations.
- Support the identification, assessment, and mitigation of financial risks, and report on these financial risks to senior colleagues.
- Develop and maintain a robust system of internal controls to safeguard assets, ensure that there is no fraudulent misreporting, and ensure the accuracy of financial data.
- Develop and implement up-to-date financial policies and procedures to ensure consistent and effective financial practices across the organisation.
- Manage the selection, implementation, and maintenance of financial systems and software applications.
- Prepare and submit statutory and regulatory reports to authorities, and provide support to other departments in their preparation and review of regulatory reports.
- Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory authorities in support of audits and examinations.
Expectations
- Advise and influence decision-making, contribute to policy development, and take responsibility for operational effectiveness.
- Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well-developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function.
- Demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard.
Requirements
- Deep experience in managing controllership roles for Banking/Trading products within a large-scale Banking and Financial service sector entity.
- Experience in handling complex system architecture and data flows with advanced knowledge of downstream reporting requirements.
- Solid understanding of the control and governance framework for financial reporting within the Banking/Trading domain.
- Excellent cross-functional knowledge and stakeholder engagement skills.
- CA/CFA or equivalent certification with leadership exposure of managing large teams.
- Expert knowledge on IFRS and IAS reporting requirements.
- Experience in AI/ML and new-aged system/technologies like Alteryx will be given preference.