Job Responsibilities:
- Ensure the accuracy and validity of general ledger accounts.
- Adhere to firmwide General Ledger Reconciliation & Substantiation standards.
- Implement and identify opportunities for efficiency in P&L and Balance Sheet controls.
- Analyze and resolve material variances between the general ledger and upstream systems.
- Communicate effectively with business and risk managers.
- Build and maintain partnerships across various product-aligned businesses.
- Influence middle and front office partners to deliver solutions to business issues.
- Critically challenge processes to identify control issues.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- Excellent desktop, spreadsheet, and database skills.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Basic understanding of securities and derivatives products.
- Ability to liaise comfortably with business and risk managers.
- Strong analytical skills to understand complex systems and interdependencies.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task in a constantly changing environment.
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Existing relationships and networks within the firm's IB community.