About the Company: Our client is a leading financial services and investment group with a strong presence in the capital markets ecosystem. The organization delivers integrated wealth and investment solutions spanning investment banking, asset and portfolio management, securities trading, brokerage, and strategic financial advisory services to institutional and high-net-worth clients.
The Company is seeking to hire a highly analytical and detail-oriented Financial Reporting Officer who will be responsible for preparing, analyzing, and delivering accurate and timely financial reports that support regulatory compliance, internal decision-making, investor relations, and portfolio monitoring.
The role ensures adherence to IFRS, local regulatory requirements, and industry best practices within the investment and asset management space.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements / reports in line with IFRS.
Prepare management reports including P&L analysis, balance sheet schedules, and business unit performance dashboards.
Prepare portfolio performance reports, and asset valuation schedules.
Analyze financial results, variances, and trends to support management decision-making.
Support the consolidation of financial statements.
Maintain accurate general ledger records for trading books, deal pipelines, and fee income, etc.
Regulatory Compliance & Statutory Reporting
Ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements (e.g., SEC, FRCN, etc.).
Coordinate external regulatory submissions such as quarterly report to SEC.
Liaise with auditors during interim and year-end audits, providing required schedules and documentation.
Revenue & Investment Accounting
Validate and record investment transactions across asset classes (equities, fixed income, money market, alternatives, etc.).
Track and recognize revenue from advisory fees, underwriting fees, brokerage commissions, and trading activities.
Ensure accurate treatment of transaction expenses, deal costs, and reimbursable fees.
Monitor WIP (work-in-progress) accounts.
Reconcile trading positions, mark-to-market valuations, and investment instruments.
Internal Controls & Process Improvement
Maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting, portfolio accounting and trading-related financial data.
Develop and improve financial reporting processes, templates, and models.
Implement tools that enhance accuracy and efficiency in reporting.
Implement controls around deal approvals, fee recognition, and transaction postings.
Identify financial risks or control gaps and recommend process improvements.
Management & Investor Reporting
Prepare reports for senior management, investment committees, and board meetings.
Conduct variance analysis, ratio analysis, trend reporting, and KPI monitoring.
Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes.
Analyze profitability by company, division, and transaction type
Cross-Department Collaboration
Work with investment, risk, compliance, and operations teams to validate data and ensure reporting alignment.
Support product development with financial modeling and cost/profitability analysis.
Requirements
Key Requirements:
Bachelorâs degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field from a highly reputable academic institution. Class of degree â First Class or Second Class Upper (2.1) is a must have.
Professional certification is a strong advantage (ACA, ACCA, CFA, etc).
3+ years of financial reporting or fund accounting experience, ideally in asset management, investment banking, or financial services.
Strong knowledge of IFRS, investment accounting, and financial analysis.
Proficiency in Excel, financial analysis, and accounting systems.
Experience with portfolio management or fund accounting systems (e.g., symplus, etc.).
Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
Excellent communication and report-writing abilities.
Ability to work with tight deadlines and manage multiple reporting cycles.
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