Back to jobsReview financial results of the subsidiaries, complete/review variance analyses, and ensure balances appear reasonable
Liaise with Finance and other partners (e.g., Business Line Finance, Taxation) to understand results, any issues, and business line changes/trends
Ensure the timely identification and resolution of any issues
Monitor close calendars (month-end, quarter-end, year-end) for Subsidiary Accounting
Prepare/review journal entries and reconciliations, as required
Prepare/review reports and other documentation (e.g., variance analyses, financial statements) for various stakeholders, including Boards/Audit Committees of the subsidiaries, executive management, and others
Assist with governance responsibilities of the COE, including maintenance of the issues log, monitoring of reconciliations, etc.
Champion a customer-focused culture to deepen relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge
Provide real-time assistance to Subsidiary Accounting team members and GBS Bogota resources, as required
Partner with GBS Bogota to identify process improvements and develop action plans for implementation
Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions
Actively pursue effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas while ensuring the adequacy of, adherence to, and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk, and conduct risk, including but not limited to responsibilities under the Operational Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Policy, AML/ATF Policy, and the Code of Conduct
Liaise with internal and external auditors to define requirements, respond to queries, facilitate communications with relevant groups, participate in scheduled audits, and provide assistance to accounting and reporting groups on audit documentation required; continually monitor for completeness and alignment with standards
Act as a liaison and/or provide support for special projects, including any finance system upgrades, implementations, testing, and migrations, as required
Act as a backup resource for GBS Bogota (business continuity)
Champion a high-performance environment and support a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops, and motivates the team by fostering an inclusive work environment and communicating vision, values, and business strategy
