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Join us as Financial Controller - Analyst, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Finance Control team by managing the wide projects including Legal entity reporting. At Barclays, we don't just adapt to the future - we create it. You will also be responsible for managing Legal Entity Control function and related businesses by driving resolution for key business issues.
Job Responsibility:
Management of the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial statements, and other accounting records in accordance with the relevant accounting standards, rules and regulations
Support in identification, assessment, and mitigation of financial risks, and report on these financial risks to senior colleagues
Development and maintenance of a robust system of internal controls to safeguard assets, ensure that there is no fraudulent misreporting, and ensure the accuracy of financial data, including regular assessment of the effectiveness of internal controls addressing any weaknesses or gaps
Development and implementation of up-to-date financial policies and procedures to ensure consistent and effective financial practices across the organisation
Management of the selection, implementation, and maintenance of financial systems and software applications, including collaboration with IT colleagues to integrate financial systems with other enterprise systems
Preparation and submission of statutory and regulatory reports to authorities, and provision of support to other departments in their preparation and review of regulatory reports
Coordination with external auditors and regulatory authorities in support of audits and examinations
Requirements:
Qualified Accountant – CA/CS
Strong academic background – 1st class honour's, minimum bachelor degree from a reputable institution
Prior experience, if any in a month-end or quarter-end focused reporting role or control environment based or finance automation skillset based
Knowledge and understanding of the key accounting principles under IFRS
Strong excel skills
Nice to have:
Good stakeholder engagement skills and understanding & executing their requirements / expectations
Automation tools related knowledge
Enthusiastic, motivated, self-starter, pro-active and a team player
Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communicator
Willingness and ability to take ownership of issues and manage through to a successful resolution
Eye for detail and exception track record in managing and resolving conflict situations