Senior Financial Analyst

Job Description

Needs to and be aware of the understand the Group s Strategy (looking at the big picture) and able to imbibe that into the work that is being deliveredBusinessNeeds to and be aware of the understand the Group s Strategy (looking at the big picture) and should be able to relate to it.ProcessesResponsible for the monthly close process, management of books of accounts, accountings controls and accounting operations processes ensuring compliance of regulations, policies and requirements of the in scope countries/entities.Responsible for the monthly close process, management of books of accounts, accountings controls and accounting operations processes ensuring compliance of regulations, policies and requirements of the in scope countries/entities.Manage the process for review and recording of journal entries required to reflect the monthly activity and continuous improvement in productivity to the standards prescribed from time to time.Continually reviewing all assigned processes in order to identify opportunities for quality & process design improvementEnsure that the standards of customer service provided by the function consistently meet or exceed the requirements set under the Service Level Agreements agreed with the customers.Liaise with customers on the periodic review and re-negotiation of Service Level Agreements and any other related performance and quality measuresEnsure effective systems and procedures for the timely collection of data from all accounting sites and their collation and submission to various recipients.Ensure compliance of regulations, policies & requirements of the in scope countries and reports and raise relevant risks to delivery by effective communication.Effectively contribute to the change being led by the superiors and management arising out of transition of new processes or arresting the escalationsManage the process for review and recording of journal entries required to reflect the monthly activity and continuous improvement in productivity to the standards prescribed from time to time.Continually reviewing all assigned processes in order to identify opportunities for quality & process design improvementEnsure that the standards of customer service provided by the function consistently meet or exceed the requirements set under the Service Level Agreements agreed with the customers.Liaise with customers on the periodic review and re-negotiation of Service Level Agreements and any other related performance and quality measuresEnsure effective systems and procedures for the timely collection of data from all accounting sites and their collation and submission to various recipients.Ensure compliance of regulations, policies & requirements of the in scope countries and reports and raise relevant risks to delivery by effective communication.Effectively contribute to the change being led by the superiors and management arising out of transition of new processes or arresting the escalations.People and TalentRelationship and stakeholder management skills is importantInitiative and proactive thinkingStrong understanding of financial industry, specifically banking products and servicesEffective communication skills, including presenting and influencing senior management.Excellent Excel & PowerPoint skillsExcellent written and oral communication skills.Ability to culturally orient in diverse & international team environment and lead and inspire multi-disciplinary teams.Ability to work effectively under pressure, multi task, lead through ambiguities, influence where he/she does not have direct authority & build on unstructured formative situationsRisk ManagementUnderstand the Group Accounting Policy and the FCSR Standard and Policy in a way that he/she is able to identify any control lapses that has an element of risk and highlighting/escalating as appropriateRegulatory & Business ConductDisplay exemplary conduct and live by the Group s Values and Code of Conduct.Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.Lead the [country / business unit / function/[team] to achieve the outcomes set out in the Bank s Conduct Principles : [Fair Outcomes for Clients; Effective Financial Markets; Financial Crime Compliance; The Right Environment.] *Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.Internal:All the CFOs of the countries & Group served by GFS.Various business heads of GFSGBS HR, Finance, Risk and ComplianceExternal:External auditors, local and overseasSenior members of other Finance Shared Services Centres in the industry.Peer group companies related businessesOur Ideal CandidateChartered Accountant, CMA or MBA with 0-5 years of relevant finance experience in Accounting and Control, Finance process re-engineering, and organisation DesignROLE SPECIFIC TECHNICAL COMPETENCIESAccounting ExpertPSGL AdvancedFinancial Analytics EntryExcel Advanced,

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