IFRS 9 Reporting - Legal Entity Control

About Business line/Function: The Subject Matter Stream is primarily responsible for monthend closing, oversight and control of daytoday transactions, Cost of Risk bookings, operations and activities, and recording revenue from Global Banking and Financing activities.

Position Purpose: Financial Accountants are responsible for the daily upkeep and control of the general ledgers for their assigned entities, whether linked to specific products or broader, crossfunctional areas. When required, they coordinate with other teams to review and implement potential adjustments. They also guarantee data quality across all reporting streams and execute any necessary ledger adjustments.

Responsibilities

The Banking Products team oversees all financial matters associated with customers banking products, including credit & costofrisk, payments, deposits, securities, fees, provisions, sundry accounts, and related items.

Key Responsibilities

• Record and reconcile accounting adjustments to guarantee completeness and accuracy across all reporting dimensions, including segmented reporting.
• Perform calculations, bookings, and integrity checks for IFRS 9 impairment.
• Manage costofrisk processing.
• Supervise accounting controls executed by Banking Products Operations, reviewing monthly control outcomes and quarterly subcertifications.
• Control and analyse data feeding regulatory reporting (e.g., Matisse allocations, BMRC inputs, AccountingtoRisk reconciliations, local regulatory reports, nonstandard feeds) and support disclosure production.
• Provide accounting support to BackOffice and MiddleOffice teams.
• Convert accounting data into managementaccounting figures (profitability and cost allocation by Business Line) in line with MARP (Management Accounting Rules and Principles).
• Assist management in addressing queries from external auditors,

Operations, and other support groups by:

1. Ensuring timely resolution and followup of questions or information requests.
2. Escalating issues to the team leader or head of department as necessary.

Contributing Responsibilities - Projects, Systems Support, Operational Process Improvements

• Take part in upgrades User acceptance testing and newrelease implementation of the relevant reporting tools.
• Help pinpoint and implement operational improvements in production, control procedures, and workflow design to boost team efficiency and effectiveness.
• Always adhere to the banks policies and procedures.
• Support special projects or adhoc requests as assigned by management.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

• Knowledge of Banking products is desirable
• Working knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles in IFRS and French GAAP (an asset)  
• IFRS9 impairment calculation knowledge is must
• High proficiency in computer skills and data analytics
• Up to 10 years experience in Finance within the Banking sector (Financial Accounting, Reporting, Business/financial analysis), including audit and consultancy firms
• Experience of working in an international environment appreciated

Specific Qualifications:

ACA with minimum 4 years of experience

Skills Referential (Required knowledge, skills and abilities)

Technical Skills:

• Business Objects
• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF, etc.)
• Programming knowledge (a plus)
• IFRS & French GAAP accounting principles
• IFRS 9 impairment modelling

Behavioral Skills: 

• Attention to detail/rigor
• Strong oral and written communication
• Ability to synthesize and simplify complex information
• Collaborative teamwork orientation
• Analytical ability; anticipate business/strategic evolution
• Process development and adaptation
• Project management
• Ability to inspire and generate commitment

Education Level: CA/MBA with 4-6  years experience or equivalent