Product Accountant

JOB PURPOSE:
Our client currently has a vacancy within its product control department which provides an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic professional. The candidate will be responsible for producing daily trader p&ls and ensuring that trading activity is accurately recorded in firm’s books and records.

This role will suit an all-round team player who is willing to get involved in areas outside of their specific role and thrives on working in a fast paced, dynamic and challenging environment. It is an excellent opportunity to learn in a very evolving and often demanding function which will give the successful candidate superb exposure to debt markets.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:
The product control department supports a range of global trading desks and ensures that the fixed income and debt derivative trading activities operate within a well controlled environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Daily P&L reporting to traders
• Reconciliation of trader positions and investigation of reconciling items 
• Perform the month-end close for the business in accordance with the corporate timetable including reconciliation of GL balances   
• Independent price verification of trading portfolio 
• Ensuring trader queries/requests are resolved in a timely and accurate manner 
• Develop effective working relationships with traders, risk management, operations, settlements and other finance departments 
• Participate in systems implementations & group projects and preparation of management information reports
• Consolidating and analysing trading results 
• Ad-hoc Projects and queries resolution

SKILLS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

• Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA
• Excellent spreadsheet skills 
• Control focused and strong attention to detai
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of bonds and derivatives preferable
• Relevant industry experience an advantage

For further information please contact Nikki Rooney on 01 640 1960, or email us directly.