Responsibilities
Reporting to the department Head of Product Accounting, you will be responsible for ensuring that Profit & Loss and the associated balance sheet are accurately reflected in the General Ledger. You will also assist the Head of First Line of Defense in ensuring the accounting team has the appropriate controls in place, provide support in monthly account closing, perform accounting P&L and balance sheet analysis, and report to management and trading desks including Cross Asset Financing, Treasury, Commodities and Prime Services. You will manage ad hoc requests from Management and business partners including Front Office, IT, Operations and Risk as appropriate.
Our Finance Division steers the financial and budgetary strategy of the business, its investment and development policy, measures and analyzes the profitability of the Group’s business activities portfolio and use of resources, and certifies accounts ensuring the necessary level of support and expertise on accounting standards, taxation, scarce resources and regulation.
* Developing analysis and controls over the product control framework of the department
* Assisting in new business developments and enhancements to help industrialize team production.
* Participating in projects to help the Finance department develop and progress
* Working with the First Line of Defense for the team to ensure appropriate controls are in place
* Reviewing and updating policies and procedures documentation
* Assisting management with decision‑making and effectively communicating findings
Qualifications
* The ideal candidate will hold a degree or equivalent in Business, Science, Economics or a similar discipline.
* Operational skills – a good level of financial technical knowledge.
* Good knowledge of at least one of the following coding languages: Python, R, VBA; the role will require use of Python.
* Excellent Microsoft Word and PowerPoint skills.
* Advanced abilities in Power BI and Alteryx would be a strong value added.
* A previous work experience or internship in Finance or Accounting is advantageous.
* Ability to demonstrate a good basic knowledge of financial products and markets.
* An analytical, inquisitive and open‑minded outlook.
* Good problem‑solving skills and willingness to communicate new ideas.
* Ability to work well as part of a busy office team and build effective relationships with colleagues.
* Confidence to take own initiative and work autonomously where required.
* Willingness to learn and expand knowledge set.
* An excellent level of written and verbal English skills is required.
* French language skills advantageous but not essential.
At Société Générale, we believe our people are our strength and are core to the success of our business. As such, we search for, recruit and appoint the best available person on the basis of aptitude and ability, regardless of sex, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or gender identity.
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