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Job Title:  Financial controller

Job Code:  6006
Country:  FR
City:  Paris
Skill Category:  Finance
Description: 

Company overview

Nomura is an Asia-based financial services group with an integrated global network spanning over 30 countries. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Asset Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com

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Role overview

We are seeking a Senior Financial Controller to join our finance team and play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of Financial Control tasks and other Finance tasks across three FR entities: one fully licensed bank (Banque Nomura France), a branch of a German broker dealer (NFPE French Branch) and an Asset Management company (NAIM).

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  • Work closely with Head of Financial Control to ensure the timeliness and the quality of the Financial Control tasks, including but not restricted to:
    • Liaise with the external AP processing provider and execute controls to ensure the vendor accounting is accurate and up to date ;
    • Liaise with London T&E team and execute controls to ensure the expenses process is smooth and without any undue delay ;
    • Liaise with remote Financial Controllers and execute controls on the bank reconciliation and the relevant documentation ;
    • Participate in the monthly closing process and assist the Head of Financial Control on the Account Verification process ;
    • Prepare the internal financials statement / monthly management report and reply to received queries ;
    • Prepare the Finance related materials for diverse committee and board meetings ;
  • Liaise with external tax advisor and local tax authorities whenever relevant to ensure compliance with tax regulations and requirements ;
  • Liaise with Group Transfer Pricing team to ensure TP booking accuracy, TP documentation and reconciliation compliance ;
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of regulatory requirements and provide support to Regulatory Controllers to ensure prudential reporting accuracy and compliance ;
  • Support Head of Financial Control and CFO by providing ad hoc analysis or statistics as needed ;

 

background/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA or equivalent certification preferred ;
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in financial control of accounting roles within the banking or financial services industry ;
  • Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and regulations ;
  • Experience working with outsourced providers and managing remote teams is a plus ;
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders ;
  • Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain quality in a fast-paced and dynamic environment ;
  • Proficiency in financial software and MS Office Suite, particularly in Excel ;
  • Competitive salary and benefits package ;
  • Opportunity for professional growth and development within a dynamic and growing organization ;
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment ;
  • Convenient location with access to public transportation ;

 

Diversity Statement

Nomura is committed to an employment policy of equal opportunities, and is fundamentally opposed to any less favourable treatment accorded to existing or potential members of staff on the grounds of race, creed, colour, nationality, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender or sexual orientation.

 

DISCLAIMER:  This Job Description is for reference only, and whilst this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, it is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job.  The management reserves the right to revise the job and may, at his or her discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

 

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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