Head Office Reporting Controller

Head Office Reporting Controller

The London Finance team encompasses the following core functions: Financial Reporting and Control, Management Reporting, Product Control, Tax, and Treasury & Capital Management.

The Financial Reporting and Control function is an integral part of the Finance function, responsible for the consolidation, control and reporting of the ICBCS consolidated financial results. The reporting team is also responsible for the submission of Financial Reporting (FINREP) returns under the EU implementation of Basel III and for IFRS compliance. The function reports into the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The key responsibilities of this function are:

ICBC Head Office reporting Financial governance and control External reporting and consolidation IFRS financial reporting FINREP reporting Bank of England reporting Projects

What you'll be doing

The primary purpose of this role is the co-ordination and completion of reporting requirements as determined by ICBC Head Office in Beijing, and the ICBC Group auditors. The role covers all aspects of finance for the ICBC Standard Bank Plc group, including daily, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual and ad-hoc reporting submissions.

The role will involve extensive liaison with ICBC Head Office (primarily its Financial Accounting, Assets & Liabilities Management and Risk Management Departments), its subsidiaries, branches and various departments within ICBC Standard Bank Plc. The role will suit a highly driven, ambitious and presentable individual that is committed to improvement in reporting and business partnership

What you'll need to be successful

We're looking for the following skills and experience. If you don't have all of these but think you could be a good fit for the role, get in touch.

High level English and Mandarin communication skills (written and verbal) needed due to the nature and responsibilities of the role Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Significant experience in Financial Reporting within Professional Services or Banking desirable Strong working knowledge of IFRS, preferably with experience in accounting for financial instruments Solid understanding of banking products, balance sheet structures, and regulatory frameworks Advanced Microsoft Office capability, particularly Excel, with experience handling large and complex datasets Practical experience with financial and reporting systems commonly used within finance functions.

Head Office Reporting/local ownership Act as the central owner and coordinator for ICBC Head Office (HO) reporting across Financial Accounting, ALM, Capital, Tax, Management Information, and related functions, representing local SMEs in HO discussions Deliver end‑to‑end monthly, quarterly, semi‑annual, and annual financial and statutory submissions to multiple HO departments, including timely and accurate uploads to HO systems (including Mandarin‑only platforms)

Financial Reporting & Audit Take responsibility for the preparation and submission of Financial Accounting Division reports across all reporting cycles, in line with ICBC HO requirements Implement ICBC HO accounting policies, including chart of accounts maintenance and template changes, ensuring appropriate local adoption Supply relevant financial reporting data to support ICBC HO tax reporting and liaising with Tax team on HO tax information requests

Asset and Liability management (including capital related) Produce forecasting and analytical reporting for ICBC HO Asset & Liability Management (ALM), including net interest margin forecasts, balance sheet projections, and ALCO‑related materials. Monitor and assess compliance with ICBC Group ALM frameworks, limits, and key metrics, providing analysis and insight to support HO ALM decision‑making and ensuring relevant feedback to local ALCO governance meetings

Why should you join us?

ICBC Standard Bank Plc (ICBCS) is a leading financial markets and commodities bank, driven to deliver the right outcomes for our stakeholders, clients, counterparties and markets. We benefit from a unique Chinese and African parentage and an unrivalled global network and expertise. We're headquartered in London, with operations in Shanghai, Singapore and New York.

We're a diverse and close-knit global team. We put people first, giving talented, self-driven professionals the flexibility, rewards and freedom to grow their expertise and realise their potential.

Our vison statement, "Be Yourself, Succeed Together" underpins our drive for an open and transparent culture which values difference, enabling everyone to thrive whilst being themselves. We have an active E, D&I forum and we're growing other employee network groups, including for women and neurodiversity.

We're committed to the principle of equal opportunities. All applicants will be treated equally and will be considered on their merits and skills without discrimination.

What's in it for you?

Financial market-based pay based on skills and experience, discretionary annual bonus, pension contribution 10% (employee contribution 5%), travel insurance, life assurance and income replacement insurance. Hybrid working the option to work remotely up to two days per week, depending on the role. Family - 6 months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced shared parental leave. Coaching for family leave returners and access to emergency care via My Family Care. Miscarriage and menopause policies. Wellbeing - private medical insurance, Bike2Work scheme, health and fitness subsidy, holiday exchange and an Employee Assistance Programme. Community paid volunteering leave and Give as You Earn scheme. Vibrant CSR and engagement forums and fundraising for our charity partners. Development a suite of opportunities to build the skills you need to excel in your role

If you're excited about becoming part of our team, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you!

ICBCS has appointed Robert Walters Outsourcing (RWO) to manage its recruitment process and Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Unsolicited CVs sent directly to ICBCS or its staff from non-PSL agencies will not be accepted and no fees will be paid for such submissions.