Vice President - Technical Accounting - BFSI

About Technical Accounting Group :

- The Technical Accounting Group key responsibilities include, provision of accounting advice to other areas of the bank, partnering finance and business units in relation to the integrity of the application of accounting policies, and identification and management of accounting risk.

- It is the policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

- We are an equal opportunity employer and we are opposed to discrimination on any grounds

Overall purpose of role :

- Provide technical accounting guidance applicable to reporting. Support Finance and Business functions in understanding accounting applicable to their activities, products, and transactions and support relevant areas in assessment of accounting judgemental matters.

Key Accountabilities :

Technical accounting specialist working closely with others with expert knowledge responsible for providing advice, guidance and support in the following areas :

- Accounting issues management and resolution working across different businesses/areas of the banks and engaging multiple stakeholders.

- Requires strong networking and influencing skills to develop suitable relationships as well as strong communication and presentation capabilities to contribute effectively in meetings.

- Review and approval of new transactions and new products including contributing to transaction development.

- This includes transactions (purchases, disposals, investments of businesses etc) and those entered into with and for clients. Requires obtaining a full understanding of the business rationale