A leading Banking client in Berlin is currently searching for a Statutory Accounting and Reporting Manager to play a key role in its growing finance function.
Responsibilities
- Manage delivery and co-ordination of local general ledger accounting for several business reporting units under IFRS
- Support the external audit of the Lloyds Bank GmbH and co-ordinate audit of other in-scope reporting units as appropriate and with the assessment of effectiveness of complex end to end processes by ensuring that all financial reporting risks identified and all relevant financial statement assumptions are validated and reviewed on a regular basis
- Support the Senior Manager in completing and reviewing the Basis of Substantiation process and assessments for all account balances
- Review balance sheet reconciliations as part of monthly Account Ownership Confirmation process and ensure adequate, relevant and timely documentation
- Manages resolution of financial control issues: ensure issues are appropriately raised and plan, prioritize and monitor implementation of remedial action and resolution
- Assist in the development of staff
Profile
- Master degree with focus on e.g. accounting, audit, finance; ACCA and CIMA are preferred
- At least 5 years experiences in financial reporting and statutory accounting
- Very good understanding of financial accounting standards and regulations (IFRS essential, HGB is a plus)
- Ability to understand complex financial results and articulate key messages and issues to stakeholders
- Very good analytical and conceptual skills
- Very good skills in Excel, Word and Power Point, Experience of Oracle and SAP is a benefit
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English
