Financial Controller IFRS9

Urgent requirement for a UK Bank who is looking to hire an Accountant with particular expertise in IFRS9.

Reporting to the Head of External Reporting and Change you will be responsible for the implementation of the new IFRS9 reporting framework and all relative processes and controls enhancements. The role will develop in to a subject matter expert and for the right candidate, could be a permanent role – bridging Financial Control, Reporting and Policy.

Management and development of IFRS9 model/governance, monthly impairment analysis and translation of these results to the business in a clear, concise way to identify operational drivers for change working closely with Credit Risk and Pricing
Preparation and Review of Accounting papers for CFO, ALCO & BAC
Finance support on Debt Sale strategies and transaction execution
Statutory, Capital and regulatory reporting
Support alignment of IFRS9, Credit and Pricing
Collaborate with both internal and external audit to provide information where necessary and to manage the auditing process
Coaching the business and providing tools and strategies so that the customer journey and RoE can be improved
Driving a culture of continuous change and improvement
Lead ad-hoc finance initiatives and project management
Input to and bring challenge to commercial and strategic decisions and growth plans
Advising and supporting ALCO & Board Audit Committee decisions
Ensure that overall governance and control procedures are adhered to
Experience:

Fully qualified accountant ACCA,CIMA,ACA, CA,CPA
IFRS9 Experience is essential
A keen change-agent, who enjoys project work
Strong technical and analytical ability with very close attention to detail
Strong communications skills with ability to translate complexity into understandable actions for the business
Ability to present financial information confidently and clearly
Excellent project management stakeholder management skills
Progressive and positive attitude with ability to see opportunity for strategic and commercial change

Great opportunity to work for a UK Bank, with huge potential to be come a much larger business and therefore, present career opportunities for the future.