Head of Group Financial Reporting

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom HSBC Full time

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If you’re looking for a career that will unlock new opportunities, join HSBC and experience the possibilities. Whether you want a role that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

Global Finance is integral to HSBC’s purpose and strategy, playing a valued role in managing costs and deploying capital in the most effective way. Our global team of finance professionals partner with the business to provide trusted insights and forward looking analysis, accuracy, efficiency, and control to frame and influence business decisions.

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

We are currently seeking an expert individual to join this team in the role of Head of Group Financial Reporting

Role Purpose

The Head of Group Financial Reporting Strategy role will work alongside the Head of Group Financial Reporting to oversee all financial related consolidation, assurance and reporting activities for the HSBC Group. This will include leading the delivery of the Group ARA/Interim Report/Earnings Release, including co-ordination with various non-Finance stakeholders; presenting to the Disclosure Forum; ensuring accurate and consistent implementation of accounting standards, policies and interpretations across the Group; providing guidance and challenge to ensure the appropriateness of accounting judgements.
Key responsibilities:
- Responsible for the execution of core end-to-end processes, including preparation and assurance, of all Group external financial reporting requirements including quarterly Earnings Release, Interim Report and Annual Report & Accounts
- Responsible for reviewing and re-defining the reporting process where required to continue to ensure high quality, efficient, timely and accurate delivery of external financial reporting.
- Ensure that the outputs are of a high quality, and prepared in accordance with accepted accounting policies, which have been consistently applied across the regions.
- Responsible for enhancing controls over the financial reporting processes and ensuring that control design, and operating effectiveness, is in line with HSBC’s control framework and complies with all requirements (such as SOX).

Requirements
- Recognised relevant professional accountancy qualification is essential
- Significant experience in financial reporting and consolidation required
- Strong experience and understanding of Financial Services ideally Banking preferred
- Good knowledge and understanding of the interaction between IFRS and regulatory reporting requirements (including capital, RWAs and FINREP).

You’ll achieve more when you join HSBC.

We want everyone to be able to fulfil their potential which is why we provide a range of flexible working arrangements and family friendly policies

Recruitment Helpdesk:
Telephone: +44 2078328500



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