Standard Chartered Bank: Reporting Manager Recruitment

Standard Chartered PLC is a leading international bank, listed on the London, Hong Kong and Mumbai stock exchanges. It has operated for over 150 years in some of the world’s most dynamic markets and earns more than 90 per cent of its income and profits in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. This geographic focus and commitment to developing deep relationships with clients and customers has driven the Bank’s growth in recent years.

With 1,700 offices in 70 markets, Standard Chartered offers exciting and challenging international career opportunities for around 85,000 staff. It is committed to building a sustainable business over the long term and is trusted worldwide for upholding high standards of corporate governance, social responsibility, environmental protection and employee diversity. The Bank’s heritage and values are expressed in its brand promise, Here for good.

Job Title: Reporting Manager 

Job Description

•Delivery of all financial and management reports in the most efficient and accurate manner
•Prompt delivery of regulatory returns for FC’s approval
•Provide information required for all statutory and field examinations and audit
•Ensure GL controls and reconciliation in finance is robust
•Chief Hub liaison officer
•Coordinate the reporting team
•Act as back up for the FC

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1.Group Accounting Reports
Deliver the following automated Group reports within set deadlines
•Management Pack (monthly)
•Statutory Pack (quarterly)
•ALCO reports (monthly)
•ALMMOD returns ( Monthly)
•IAS manual workaround and reporting
•Other reports as may be required from time to time

2.Other Group Reports
Deliver the following automated Group reports within set deadlines –
•Country Exposure report (monthly)
•Bank of England CE return (quarterly)
•Other reports as may be required from time to time

3.Operational Risk Controls
•Member of the Finance Operational Risk Committee
•Ensure that KCSA’s are performed in line with group OR standards.

4.Local Regulatory Reporting
•Supervise Up load, and review all local regulatory returns timely
•Act as first point of response and resolution all Local Regulatory Reporting issues
•Review all other reports/returns required by CBN/ NDIC/ NASB and other non-tax regulators

5.ALCO reporting
•Act as secretary to Local ALCO
•Ensure ALCO objectives are carried out and measured by responsible parties
•Other ALCO related reports and matters as they arise

6. Perform other duties as may be assigned by Line Manager or the CFO

Qualifications & Skills

  • First Degree from a reputable institution.
  • Professional qualifications in Accounting and Finance e.g. ACCA, ACA plus at least seven years work experience in Regulatory and Financial reporting department of a financial institution.
  • Understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and its impact of the bank’s financial reporting.
  • Good working knowledge of the Group Accounting practice and Local Regulatory requirements supplemented by all round Banking experience.
  • Working knowledge of Accounting/Banking systems is essential for the extraction and processing of data from the system.
  • Understanding of the GL accounts is essential in assessing whether the trend of an account is irregular and requires immediate management attention.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential in dealings with both internal and external customers.
  • Ability to work in a busy and strenuous environment for long hours in order to meet set deadlines.
  • High level of computer literacy is required for processing data in various packages

In compliance with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Act of 2004, all applicants should ensure that they have completed the mandatory NYSC programme. A discharge certificate will be required as evidence of completion of the programme. Where an exemption has been granted, a certificate of exemption will also be required.

Diversity & Inclusion

Standard Chartered is committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe that a work environment which embraces diversity will enable us to get the best out of the broadest spectrum of people to sustain strong business performance and competitive advantage. By building an inclusive culture, each employee can develop a sense of belonging, and have the opportunity to maximise their personal potential.

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