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HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 62 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Vice President - Financial Accounting HBUK

Business: Finance

Principal responsibilities

• End-to-end process ownership, management of preparation and assurance of all BAU reporting requirements (internal and external) including IFRS and Finrep financial statements (Annual Report & Accounts and Interim Report) and monthly/quarterly disclosure requirements
• Management of FA teams to produce timely, accurate and complete reports and commentary.
• Accountable for defining the PE close, reporting process, Balance Sheet reconciliation process and ensuring high quality delivery, as well as escalation, incident management, and stakeholder management around reporting.
• Responsible for the controls over the reporting processes and ensuring that control design is in line with HSBC’s control framework and complies with all requirements (such as SOX).
• Review of the critical deliverables of the process in Period end close & Reporting.
• SME in closure of books per IFRS
• Support the Leads in implementing Changes driven by Regulatory/New reporting requirements and also drive other projects which may come.
• Ensure that the outputs are of a high quality,and prepared in accordance with internal policies and guidelines.
• Support the final sign-off of reporting and other accountable stakeholders.
• Drive development, review, and agreement of required operating model and control changes for the overall operating model and Finance roles and responsibilities within that.
• Develop and implement a robust operating model and controls plan and approach, including and monitoring key tasks and delivery milestones.
• Demonstrated strong stakeholder management skills and related experience

• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.  Ability to communicate complex ideas (e.g. relating to reporting/adoption of policies) in a simple manner to country/global teams
• Experience in accounting / financial, regulatory or management reporting.
• Understanding of control frameworks and how to implement effective controls in practice.
• Ability to deal with and analyze unstructured problems and queries and challenge existing procedures.
• Good understanding of Financial Planning and Analysis processes and how they impact reporting requirement, and more generically the banking and/or markets business, balance sheet and P&L.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with stakeholders of different seniority
• Understanding and interest in how new technology may be leveraged to improve reporting processes and controls.
• CA/ICWA/MBA/CPA/ACCA with at least 12+ years or post graduate with 15+ years of post-qualification experience in accounting and reporting.
• Past experience of working in Banking/Financial services organization of repute will be an advantage.
• Well versed with Wholesale and Retail, Corporate and institutional - financial markets and liquidity products.
• Experience of GL Accounting and Financial Reporting.
• Very good working knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential.
• Is expected to have strong technical understanding of Accounting and Reporting principles with demonstrated competency in their application

You’ll achieve more at HSBC

HSBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and, opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons irrespective of, but not limited to, their gender or genetic information, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, social status, medical care leave requirements, political affiliation, people with disabilities, color, national origin, veteran status, etc., We consider all applications based on merit and suitability to the role.”

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