Finance
It is crucial for the bank to
understand how profitable each businesses activity is and Finance has a
responsibility to understand precisely the resource commitment the bank
makes to any given client or transaction e.g. cost, capital, funding,
liquidity and risk. Finance is playing a central role in keeping
the
bank focused on simplification and financial resource management.
With
our diverse teams in 47 countries, we offer a broad portfolio of
capabilities. Our key functions range from Group Finance, Treasury,
Planning and Performance Management, and Investor Relations to enabling
functions such as Finance Change and Administration. These teams make
sure we cover all Finance specific aspects for our internal and external
stakeholders such as shareholder, employees, clients and regulators.
Together, it is the role of Finance to oversee all financial details for
Deutsche Bank globally.
Sound financial principles are at the
core of everything we do. That’s why Finance is vital to the way we run
our business. In a global marketplace that’s constantly evolving, being
adaptable, decisive and accurate is critical.
Join us and you’ll be able to make a real difference in a dynamic global team with multiple career opportunities.
Position Overview
The Business Finance function is responsible for the production
of business level revenue attribution, financial accounting and
financial disclosures.
It ensures, on a daily basis, the accurate and timely reporting
of Profit and Loss (PnL) for each business unit and ensures that the
drivers behind the risk positions and PnL are fully understood and
explained.
It also ensures that all of the Bank’s transactions and positions
are correctly reflected in the Bank’s accounting records and
disclosures, in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
Financial Control & Analysis
Financial Control & Analysis is responsible for providing
periodic, accurate and independently validated reporting of CIB
financials, while maximizing sustainable performance. The Financial
Control & Analysis manager plays a critical part in developing and
implementing the strategy to mitigate the financial risk caused by
control issues across the GL close process (monthly and daily). The role
encompasses Product and Business level alignment.
This role is within Business Finance, where the candidate will be
accountable for the managing financial control functions. The products
covered are Loans, Bonds, Equities & OTC
Position Specific Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Work as an Independent contributor or manage below functions:
• Balance sheet and P&L review/commentary of CIB Finance.
• Performs month end close activities- SAP
journals, reconciliations, balance sheet substantiations and reporting.
• Produce and review Business level internal and external financial disclosures
• Performs QA function for processes within his/her
teams remit and regularly assesses the effectiveness of the checks
• Engages with CTB/SME (Change the Bank / Subject Matter Expert) in order to deliver change
• Facilitates CTB initiatives and drives continuous improvement program within their team
• First level of escalation for team issues and for stakeholder escalation
• Manages the resolution of product reconciliation break / exception items in a timely manner
• Close Self-Identified Issues and Audit points on timely basis
• Monitoring of exceptions including investigation and explanation
• Review of Balance sheet substantiation and perform
Balance Sheet certification as Primary or Secondary Account Owner
• Process standardization across business
• Provides summary of KRI's for their business area
and remediation plans where SLA's are being missed and/or where issues
exist
• Responsible for ensuring that KOPs are reviewed for relevance and effectiveness on a timely basis
Experience/ Exposure
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An experience of 5-7 years in the core accounting function of an organisation would be an advantage.
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Strong understanding of financial market products such as Loans, Bonds, Equities, Rates & OTC.
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Adaptable and culturally aware. Experience of working in a global environment preferable.
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Ensure team work culture is practiced.
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Ability to learn quickly.
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Ability to communicate effectively (oral & written) & strong interpersonal skills.
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Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
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Well organized & able to clearly present results of work.
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Essentials Competent use of MS-Office
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Working with multiple data sources and having confidence in figures and presentation.
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Accuracy-driven and able to self review reports and other deliverables effectively.
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Be comfortable & willing to drive process improvement.
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Be able to constructively challenge.
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Be inquisitive.
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Knowledge of SAP and programming skills helpful but not required. SAP need to be learned quickly though.
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Should be diligent, thorough, shows initiative and is proactive.
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Proven ability to own and develop successful relationships with Revenue Control, Operations and CSR
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Excellent team worker, able to work in virtual global teams and in a matrix organization
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Open minded, able to share information, transfer knowledge and expertise to team members
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Flexibility regarding problem solving
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Keeps pace with technical innovation and market driven initiatives
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Strong interpersonal/good negotiations skills
Education/ Qualifications
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MBA (finance) or CA / ICWA / CFA.
Deutsche Bank is an equal opportunity employer who seeks to recruit
and appoint the best available person for a job regardless of marital /
civil partnership status, sex (including pregnancy), age, religion,
belief, race, nationality and ethnic or national origin, colour, sexual
orientation or disability.
Please let us know if you require any adjustments to enable you to
apply or attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your
requirements, or have any concerns about the application process, please
contact your recruiter.
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