Accounting Controller

Team presentation and main goal:

Within the Finance Department, Financial Data Integrity division is in charge of the production and the justification of accounts for CIB activities of Natixis. The tasks of the FDI department offer an understanding of CIB's activities from an accounting perspective.

Within this team, Data Analytics & Thematic Review, analyses and controls as part of the monthly and quarterly closings:  

In a first step:  

• Drilling, analysis and labelling of granular data for ad hoc purposes (notices, STEBA and data collection, Risk Appetite Framework contributions, ….);
• Assessment of accounting controls of the first level of defense (LoD 1.1) and carrying out additional controls of second level of defense (LoD 1.2).

In a second step: 

• Progressive extension of the scope to international CIB entities;
• Development of new controls of the of second level of defense (LoD 1.2) on Hub activities.

You will be in contact with the Risk and the Valuation teams (in charge of the controls on economic P&L and of the valuation processes), the Support departments (middle and back offices), the other Finance departments (Financial Permanent Control LoD 2, Norms, Statutory and Social Accounting) and of course all the services of the division. 

Main tasks and goals:

Within this department, you will be part of the team in charge of monitoring Data Analytics and Thematic Controls. Your scope will be Natixis SA, London Market branch & SPV CIB, in a first step, and in a second step international branches CIB.

Key Responsibilities:

Controls Level of Defense (LoD) 1.2:  

• Accounting with Inventories reconciliation of outstanding and off-balance sheet commitments;
• Justification of the discrepancies between IFRS/French gaap result;
• Valuation of unrealized gains and losses control;
• Offsetting;
• Future Admin Costs;
• Securities controls related to the different IFRS classification (JVR, Amortized Cost);
• Etc… 

Analysis & Reporting Task: 

• Manual entries;
• Internal transactions; 
• Audit trials production for some notices.  

Restoration of accounting keys (interim mission).

• Degree in Bank Accounting, Audit, IFRS Standards;
• Good knowledge of financial products (shares, equity, loans, bonds, commodities, listed derivatives, repos, ...);
• Office tools (Excel);
• Data visualization tools (Power BI, Easymorph);
• Audit method;
• IFRS Standards;
• CIB products and activities;
• Operational management;
• Experience in audit is mandatory;
• Excel Power Pivot;
• Fluent English (mandatory).

Soft Skills:

• Communication and interpersonal skills;
• Work independently and as part of a team;
• Analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment;
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills. 

We will only consider English CV's.

At Natixis, we are committed to fostering a working environment where each and every one of our people is treated with dignity and respect and where every voice is heard. Our differences make us collectively stronger and are a source of fulfilment, innovation and performance.

In the framework of its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion policy, Natixis in Portugal has implemented a Blind CV Screening process, with the purpose of reducing hiring bias. A blind CV excludes any personal details which refer to the applicant’s gender, age or ethnicity. When applying for our positions, please submit a blind CV, that is, with no picture, name, gender, age, nationality, ethnicity and address. Your personal statement, work experience, courses and certifications, education, skills and contact information is what matters to us.

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 Lunch break. Today, your Team is onboarding newcomers, but also welcoming French colleagues: the perfect excuse to walk downtown and bond over a francesinha. When returning, inhale nature and peace of mind in Natixis Urban Garden (look at the crops; ready to harvest!). 

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