Accelerated Substantiation: Perform rapid reconciliation of complex balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Exception Remediation: Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve mid-to-high complexity breaks and long-standing exceptions.
Audit Readiness: Maintain rigorous documentation of all remediation steps to provide clear, transparent audit trails.
Stakeholder Collaboration: (Lead/Mid) Work closely with internal finance teams and business users to translate findings into resolved entries.
Quality Assurance: (Lead) Review team output, guide the workstream, and ensure all deliverables meet the bank’s rigorous standards.

Industry Experience: Previous experience within a Banking or Financial Services environment is mandatory.
Accounting Proficiency: Solid understanding of baseline accounting principles and General Ledger (GL) structures in Banking environment.
Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical skills with a proactive approach to resolving complex financial breaks.
Independence: Ability to work independently (Mid/Lead) or with minimal supervision (Junior) in an accelerated project environment.
Tech Stack: Proficiency in Excel; experience with Banking ERPs is preferred.

Senior/Lead Analyst: 8–10+ years in Banking Ops / Financial Control; proven experience driving quality and leading remediation workstreams.
Mid-Level Analyst: 3–5 years of experience; capable of independently resolving mid-complexity breaks.
Junior Analyst: 1–2 years of experience; strong foundational accounting knowledge and ability to process high volumes of data accurately.

Preferred Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
ACCA, CIMA, or CPA (Part-qualified or qualified) is highly valued for Lead/Mid roles.
At least C1 English level.

Finance/Accounting Consultant – Banking

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