Financial Accounting, Infrastructure & Reporting Controller - Analyst
Aumni
Job Description
The Financial Accounting, Infrastructure & Reporting organization is responsible for the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of the Firm’s books and records, while providing reporting to both internal and external clients.
The most common functions and activities owned by Financial Accounting, Infrastructure & Reporting (FAIR) include but are not limited to the following: financial analysis, consolidation, reporting, balance sheet reconciliation/certification/substantiation, general ledger reconciliation reporting & governance, inter-entity control and governance, manual accounting/bookings to the general ledger and operating systems, and executing the month end close process.
This specific role supports the EMEA Credit Trading business. This specific role has direct interaction with various Vice Presidents and Associates as key stakeholders in support of these businesses. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, GLRS execution, controls execution (SOX, RCSA, UT, etc.), exception monitoring and resolution, and operating model enhancements. In addition, this individual will be responsible for continuous robust documentation of procedures, cash / operational control resolution, and systemic strategic solutions given the manual nature of this activity.
Job responsibilities
- Work closely with line of business controllers, middle office, technology, and operations
- Work with the businesses to ensure understanding of monthly profit and loss
- Partner with FAIR teams and various stakeholders across global locations
- Manage the consolidation of JPMorgan Chase financial data at month end, including the ability to support month end, quarter end, and year end activities
- Develop and maintain financial reports and schedules
- Control post-closing entries and consolidation adjustments
- Perform various control procedures to ensure the integrity of reported financial results
- Support ad-hoc requests for financial information received from across the firm
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business field
- At least 2-3 years of overall work experience
- Minimum of 1 - 2 years’ experience in accounting, finance, or related industry
- Basic knowledge of investment banking products, including financial derivatives
- CPA license beneficial in some FAIR roles but not required
- Proficient desktop/spreadsheet/database skills
- Proficient organizational and problem-solving skills
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills
- Comfort liaising with business and risk partners while building and maintaining relationships
- Ability to critically challenge with the goal of identifying control issues
- Ability to understand business drivers and requirements and influence others to deliver solution