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Business Analyst/ IT System Accountant

Finance & Accounting

Basel, Switzerland

Permanent

Updated March 19, 2012


- Supporting the Finance team with the ongoing operation and development of accounting systems and with the production of key financial reports.

- Provide systems support to the accounting users who produce the financial reports for the Bank, the BIS Pension Fund and BIS Investment Pools.

- Support the analysis of existing practices in the Findur banking system and the development and implementation of improvements.

- Maintain and assist with the development of the Finance data warehouse Business Objects universes.

- Operate a PeopleSoft general ledger, a Findur banking administration system and Business Objects universes. Develop and operate reports using Business Objects, Crystal Reports and Cognos FSR.

- Develop and operate reconciliation and other control procedures.

- Plan and coordinate accounting system developments, including those required by new banking products and processes.

- Ensure that system processes and developments are adequately documented.

Who we're looking for
- Educated to university standard, preferably in accounting, finance, computer science or mathematics.

- Very strong IT skills with an in depth knowledge of databases, accounting systems, banking administration systems, MS Excel and report writing software.

- A strong understanding of general accounting concepts and rules.
- Excellent written and oral English.

Desirable
- An understanding of banking accounting processes and wholesale financial instruments.
- Experience working within a Finance function.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; good team worker. Able to work with a minimum of supervision, to organise and prioritise own work, and to handle stressful situations.
- Other major world languages a plus.

About our client
Our client is a well-known financial institution specialising in providing international monetary and financial cooperation for central banks. On their behalf we are looking for a dynamic and motivated

Business Analyst with financial IT experience

What's on offer
Competitive package

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +41 (0)44 563 6616.  Job Ref: FDPA61843
Your application will be sent to Daniele Palmieri.

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