Accounting Manager Avp

Job Purpose : Performing the month end close process;Preparing and submitting reports to the local regulator (BACEN), such as CADOCs

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• ;Preparation of local financial statements for both the bank and holding entities;Managing the entity-wide Balance Sheet Reconciliation Process ('BSRS');Work on the reconciliation and GL review processes / projects involving the manipulation of data and spreadsheets;Calculation of amounts and raising of relevant general ledger journals for specific accounts;Financial and regulatory reporting to group as required;Work on projects to automate and streamline areas of the month-end process, including, but not limited to offshoring;Understand and ensure compliance with all relevant internal and external regulations and procedures that apply to the conduct of the business for which responsibility is assigned;Production and review of primary and supplementary data for group reporting together with the detailed business commentary;Liaising with business and other other areas of support; challenging numbers and obtaining the required information;Managing stakeholders and producing ad-hoc analysis for senior management;Participating in local product discussions;Contributing to system changes and transformation projects;Implementing new reporting requirements;Closely liaising with auditors and facilitating their requestsQualifications : Qualified accountantProficiency in IFRS and Bacen GAAPAbility to understand HSBC's activities, products, processes and systemsAbility to analyze data and medium to advanced Excel and database skillsExcellent communication skills are essential, as are good tact and diplomacy, as the role requires constant communication with other individuals and teams.Excellent time management and prioritization of work tasks.Self-motivated enthusiastic and proven rapid learning capability.Experience working in an accounting role for a financial institutionEnglish and portuguese proeficiencyAccounting degreeCRCIn addition to the details listed above, the ideal candidate will be confident dealing with a variety of stakeholders both in terms of function and seniority, have strong self-awareness with the confidence to work independently using own initiative.