Financial Reporting Accountant
Job Summary
Support the day-to-day finance operations of the Bank, ensuring timely processing of payments and accurate account reconciliations. You will be responsible for preparing internal and regulatory financial reports while handling operational accounting entries. This role requires managing various financial tasks, including expense claims and intercompany settlements, within a banking environment.
Responsibilities
- Handle bank account reconciliations
- Prepare operational accounting entries
- Process expense claims and vendor invoices
- Support periodic financial and management reporting
- Assist with year-end reporting and audits
Required Skills
- Degree in Accounting or Finance
- Banking/Financial services experience
- SAP or accounting software proficiency
- Financial reporting knowledge
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Handle reconciliations for bank accounts and investigate outstanding items
- Prepare accounting entries related to operational transactions and monthly finance activities
- Process staff expense claims, vendor invoices, and intercompany settlements
- Support payment runs and cash funding requirements for branch operations
- Monitor suspense accounts and liaise with stakeholders on outstanding issues
- Assist in the preparation of periodic financial and management reports for Head Office and regulators
- Support year-end reporting, audit matters, and financial statement disclosures
- Participate in finance process improvement and system enhancement initiatives
Requirements
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
- Prior experience in finance operations or accounting within banking/financial services preferred
- Familiarity with SAP or similar accounting systems
- Good understanding of financial reporting and accounting principles
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications
- Strong attention to detail with good communication and coordination skills