Financial Reporting Analyst

FINANCIAL REPORTING ANALYST (JOB NUMBER: C D000489)

The Financial Reporting team is a customer focused team; they support the business and client activities of the Operations division of BNP Paribas Securities Services.

The team is responsible for the preparation and review of clients’ statutory financial statements, cash flow statements, notes and NZIFRS7 risk disclosures along with supporting work papers This involves reviewing reports prepared by our team offshore and ensuring that all data is reconciled to the investment system, registry, auditors, clients and other external sources. In terms of volume, the team is responsible for producing approximately 120 sets of financial statements at year end.

The Financial Reporting Accountant plays a key role in supporting the service delivered by the Fund Administration team and meeting our clients’ statutory reporting requirements. For meeting all deadlines within the financial statements process. The Financial Reporting Accountant prepares and produces accurate and quality reporting in line with SLA targets.

The Financial Reporting Accountant has some knowledge of Fund Accounting, Unit Pricing, Investment Administration and reconciliations. They understand the importance of accuracy in reporting. Time management and the ability to operate effectively within a team to meet critical time constraints are important.

Working with various teams and individuals in the Operations division, the Financial Reporting Accountant is enlisted with providing excellent client support and service.

Communication is also an important attribute for this role as the Financial Reporting Accountant works directly with clients and provides technical advice to our clients and also to our internal departments. The Financial Reporting Accountant also takes full responsibility and represents their Financial Statements at client board meetings and as required.

In addition to report preparation and review, they are also responsible for the implementation of the operational risk and legislative requirements of Financial Administration and BNP Paribas policies, in particular, ensuring compliance with the implementation of the Operational Risk and Permanent Control framework.

**What will you be doing?**
- Financial statements preparation and review
- Cash flow statements, notes and NZIFRS7 risk disclosures along with supporting work papers
- Additional Client reporting
- Reconciliations
- Resolution of client issues and ad hoc queries
- Assisting with related systems, process or internal change initiatives and process improvements
- Actively participate in regular meeting times, 1-on-1’s and group discussions
**Who are we looking for?**
- Qualified Accountant (CA/CPA) with 2 years commercial experience in financial services accounting or financial reporting
- Approximately 2+ years commercial experience in financial services accounting or financial reporting
- Degree qualified in Business, Accounting or related discipline
- Knowledge of fund accounting, reporting and related operational risk and compliance requirements of the client service function
- Experience in identification, interpretation and implementation of legislative requirements/accounting standards for Financial Reporting
- Experience using central accounting systems and producing reconciliations
- Demonstrated history of managing clients and auditors at year end

**Primary Location**: NZ-WGN-Wellington

**Job Type**: Standard / Permanent

**Job**: OPERATION PROCESSING

**Education Level***: Bachelor Degree or equivalent (>= 3 years)

**Experience Level***: At least 5 years