Business Analyst - Accounting

The role

This person will ensure the accuracy and integrity of accounting, valuation, P&L, and Balance Sheet reporting for the Global Markets Business. They will work on trading activities, financial statements, and control environments.

What you will do

• Preparing and reviewing daily and monthly Product Control accounting and reporting activities for trading businesses.
• Ensuring accurate accounting treatment of trading products, fair value adjustments, accruals, reserves, and other valuation-related entries.
• Preparing and reviewing P&L and Balance Sheet reconciliations and investigating breaks.
• Performing detailed analysis and explanation of daily and monthly P&L movements, Balance Sheet variances, and valuation adjustments.
• Overseeing preparation and review of IPV, FVA, PVA and FVL.
• Supporting month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial close processes for Global Markets.
• Working closely with Financial Control to ensure accurate financial reporting and regulatory disclosures.
• Supporting implementation of new accounting standards, Product Control methodologies, and control enhancements.
• Preparing management information and financial analysis for senior management and governance committees.
• Partnering with Front Office, Financial Control, Market Risk, Quantitative Analytics, Finance, Operations and IT.

Required qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related quantitative discipline.
• Strong understanding of IFRS accounting principles, financial reporting, and accounting for financial instruments.
• Knowledge of Product Control, financial accounting, or Financial Control processes within an investment banking environment.
• Experience in P&L production, Balance Sheet substantiation, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Good understanding of derivatives, securities, and other traded financial instruments.
• Advanced Excel is a must.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently while building effective relationships across Finance and Front Office functions.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of fair value accounting and valuation methodologies
• Knowledge of VBA, SQL or Python
• Professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or CFA/FRM (completed or in progress)

Before you apply

• Screening call with the Recruiter
• Competencies interview with Capco Hiring Manager
• Client's interview

About the company

Capco Poland is a global technology and management consultancy specializing in driving digital transformation across the financial services industry.