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Head of Accounting Technology - Vice President
London, London
MUFG
Posted 1 day ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
**Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?**
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the worldu2019s leading financial groups. Across the globe, weu2019re 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the worldu2019s most trusted financial group, itu2019s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
**OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT/SECTION**
The Finance Technology Team is responsible for providing support and development of technologies for the Finance department within the Group.
The Head of Accounting Technology will be responsible for managing a team of on-shore and off-shore technologists servicing Financeu2019s Accounting & General Ledger requirements within the international MUS group, EMEA Bank, MBE, MUMSS and MUFG Bank Tokyo.
**NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS**
Approx. 10-20 direct reports
Team leader on ERP and Financial Reporting software leading both support and change management comprising of team of full time employees and off-shore managed services consultants.
**MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE**
Manage the support and enhancement of accounting technologies used by MUFG Bank (EMEA) and MUFG Securities (International) including General Ledger, Financial Accounting Hub for revenue accounting, procure to pay, expense management, project financial accounting, cash management & fixed asset management.
Hold regular BaU meetings with accurate appraisal of the book of work , highlighting progress, blockers , test windows etc.
Ensure the SDLC is being adhered to and changes are subjected to the appropriate levels of QA. Review releases and ensure internal change standards and policies are adhered to and providing feedback on any gaps or re-work required.
Responsible for shaping functional and technical design of the accounting platforms in line with the firm business objectives and regulatory obligations
Lead a technology team of 10+ members responsible for development, support, testing and developing the accounting platforms. This is across BAU support and change/project development and requires a detailed understanding of the underlying platforms in place.
Maintain a robust GITC environment, working with Information Security to ensure a high level of security standards are complied with. In addition, supporting annual audit to demonstrate the high levels of governance and controls in place.
Participate on projects and long term change objectives. Work across the organisation and branch out to work neighbouring teams on ensuring successful and high quality changes are transitioned into the live production environment, providing technical leadership in working groups or steering committee meetings.
Ensuring appropriate levels of support are available to the relevant business departments to agreed standards, SLAs and KPIs for Finance across the EMEA, Americas, and Asia & Tokyo.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
**Service Execution**
To provide functional accounting technology subject matter expertise supporting the gathering of requirements for major change initiatives as well problem solving to resolve BAU issues.
Deliver a reliable, robust, sustainable and efficient accounting technology operating model by leveraging best practices from both Bank and Securities teams, working closely with our end-users across the organisation and providing regular updates on status and progress of IT related matters.
Facilitate the validation of new products which require accounting for support and sign-off.
Promote a dynamic and innovative culture that works responsive to business demands for change within the capacity of BAU.
To support the Delivery of Business sponsored project programmes. Responsibilities include:
Liaising with project team members at all levels (Program/Project Managers, Business users/teams, Senior Management, Steering Groups, Technology teams, Analysts, Developers, Testers),
Contributing towards funding submissions
Managing & understanding scope taking a pragmatic and balanced approach
Validating target architectures proposal
Actively participate in working groups
Approving and supervising the transition into production
Partner with colleagues across the business including Finance, business planning teams, PMO office, QA and testing, business analysis teams, senior management etc.
To provide proactive Technology support during time critical periods for Financial & regulatory reporting.
To maintain appropriate service standards, SLAs, KPIs and targets, ensuring they are reflective of the evolving business needs and expectations.
To maintain system performance and stability through housekeeping & maintenance initiatives.
To manage annual Disaster Recovery and fire-drill scenarios for affected systems
To ensure confidential and sensitive data is controlled and managed in accordance with internal and external policies
To manage vendor relationships to drive strategic values e.g. service quality, agility and cost align with the wider EMEA IT strategic objectives.
**Governance**
To ensure technology adheres to EMEA IT Risk and Control; all regulatory requirements are fully complied with, including SOX.
Highlight major issues or risks to senior management in an appropriate timescale
Ensure data is secure with only appropriate personnel provided access and information sharing complies with Information Security policies.
Develop systems in line with the Medium Term Business plan.
**Culture and Leadership**
Provide guidance and leadership to accounting technology team members, nurturing talent and providing opportunities for career development.
Promote MUFG values-led culture which is inclusive and diverse.
Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders influence change and promote technical credibility and provide world class technology services.
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
Must have a good understanding of technology used in Finance and experience working with key financial functions such as management of a General Ledger, Financial reporting (balance sheet, P&L, Income statement), revenue and expense management, reconciliation and controls.
Have worked for a large global organisation with multiple entities, multiple currencies, multiple reporting calendars, preferably in a support function and understand the importance of acting with urgency
Proven track record of successful delivery of projects using both on-premise & cloud based technologies.
Possess vertical within the financial services sector and have a broad understanding of the wider finance industry and economy we operate in.
A robust understanding of Financeu2019s accounting reporting requirements including month end reporting on trial balance, tax filings, balance sheet disclosures plus year-end P&L management
Detailed understanding of reporting and data warehouses including industry standard practices around Business Intelligence solutions for Finance
Experience in managing teams, developing & nurturing talent
Strong track record of building effective partnerships with peers.
Proven experience of managing a 24/7 production environment.
**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**
**Functional / Technical Competencies:**
Essential
Understanding of key accounting functions and understand how modern Technology platforms services those functions, particularly cloud based software and solutions including core technologies such as integration tools and software, relational databases, ETLs, scheduling and orchestration
Expert understanding of accounting concepts and principals such as double entry accounting, trial balance, financial statements, month-end reporting, adjustments and reversals, debtors/creditors, profit and loss, income statement, depreciation methods, bank statement reconciliations, attestations
Excellent understanding of a General Ledger and how it used across a large complex enterprise, including global organisation structures , chart of accounts, multi-GAAP environments including local GAAP and IFRS, balance revaluation, adjustments processing, foreign currency translations and FX management, translations, cross validation security rules, intercompany accounting and eliminations, group wide consolidation etc.
Knowledge of core financial sub ledgers such as invoice and payments, workflow approval rules, payment formats and bank integration, procure to pay workflow processes, corporate expense credit card integration, departmental allocations, reconciliations and exception handling, supplier and customer management etc.
Knowledge of Asset Management and Project Costing including WBS structures and formats, task and expenditure breakdown, capitalisation processes, depreciation methods and NBV calculation etc.
Knowledge of accounting for revenue including accounting engines and Subledger accounting rules, accounting structures for recognition of P&L vs Balance Sheet, accounting error and exceptional handling management, subledger account reporting and managing and processing subledger adjustments for financial products
Experience of the following platforms:
Oracle Fusion Financial / Oracle e-Business suite
MS SQL Server and SSRS
Have an understanding of technical programming languages and software
Database languages such as SQL & PL/SQL (SQL Server / Oracle)
ETL solutions such as Informatica and Server technologies such as MS Windows Server
An understanding of XML messages using a Messaging Bus such as IBM MQ WebSphere
An understanding of the operating system, Windows and Linux
Middleware tools and technologies such as BPEL & SOA based architecture
Scheduling software and tools such as Control-M, Windows Scheduler
Expert understanding of Project Life cycle methodologies (SSADM / Waterfall, UML, DSDM, AGILE, and RAD) and have used defect management and change management tools such as JIRA, Service Now
Preferred
Good understanding of financial products such as loans, deposits, corporate lending, project lending and capital markets products such as derivatives, OTC and fixed income.
Practical understanding of digital transformation strategies including leveraging cloud technologies such as SaaS and PaaS solutions
**MUFG operate a hybrid working policy with 3 days in the office per week.**
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
**Our Culture Principles**
Client Centric
People Focused
Listen Up. Speak Up.
Innovate & Simplify
Own & Execute
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the worldu2019s leading financial groups. Across the globe, weu2019re 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the worldu2019s most trusted financial group, itu2019s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
**OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT/SECTION**
The Finance Technology Team is responsible for providing support and development of technologies for the Finance department within the Group.
The Head of Accounting Technology will be responsible for managing a team of on-shore and off-shore technologists servicing Financeu2019s Accounting & General Ledger requirements within the international MUS group, EMEA Bank, MBE, MUMSS and MUFG Bank Tokyo.
**NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS**
Approx. 10-20 direct reports
Team leader on ERP and Financial Reporting software leading both support and change management comprising of team of full time employees and off-shore managed services consultants.
**MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE**
Manage the support and enhancement of accounting technologies used by MUFG Bank (EMEA) and MUFG Securities (International) including General Ledger, Financial Accounting Hub for revenue accounting, procure to pay, expense management, project financial accounting, cash management & fixed asset management.
Hold regular BaU meetings with accurate appraisal of the book of work , highlighting progress, blockers , test windows etc.
Ensure the SDLC is being adhered to and changes are subjected to the appropriate levels of QA. Review releases and ensure internal change standards and policies are adhered to and providing feedback on any gaps or re-work required.
Responsible for shaping functional and technical design of the accounting platforms in line with the firm business objectives and regulatory obligations
Lead a technology team of 10+ members responsible for development, support, testing and developing the accounting platforms. This is across BAU support and change/project development and requires a detailed understanding of the underlying platforms in place.
Maintain a robust GITC environment, working with Information Security to ensure a high level of security standards are complied with. In addition, supporting annual audit to demonstrate the high levels of governance and controls in place.
Participate on projects and long term change objectives. Work across the organisation and branch out to work neighbouring teams on ensuring successful and high quality changes are transitioned into the live production environment, providing technical leadership in working groups or steering committee meetings.
Ensuring appropriate levels of support are available to the relevant business departments to agreed standards, SLAs and KPIs for Finance across the EMEA, Americas, and Asia & Tokyo.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
**Service Execution**
To provide functional accounting technology subject matter expertise supporting the gathering of requirements for major change initiatives as well problem solving to resolve BAU issues.
Deliver a reliable, robust, sustainable and efficient accounting technology operating model by leveraging best practices from both Bank and Securities teams, working closely with our end-users across the organisation and providing regular updates on status and progress of IT related matters.
Facilitate the validation of new products which require accounting for support and sign-off.
Promote a dynamic and innovative culture that works responsive to business demands for change within the capacity of BAU.
To support the Delivery of Business sponsored project programmes. Responsibilities include:
Liaising with project team members at all levels (Program/Project Managers, Business users/teams, Senior Management, Steering Groups, Technology teams, Analysts, Developers, Testers),
Contributing towards funding submissions
Managing & understanding scope taking a pragmatic and balanced approach
Validating target architectures proposal
Actively participate in working groups
Approving and supervising the transition into production
Partner with colleagues across the business including Finance, business planning teams, PMO office, QA and testing, business analysis teams, senior management etc.
To provide proactive Technology support during time critical periods for Financial & regulatory reporting.
To maintain appropriate service standards, SLAs, KPIs and targets, ensuring they are reflective of the evolving business needs and expectations.
To maintain system performance and stability through housekeeping & maintenance initiatives.
To manage annual Disaster Recovery and fire-drill scenarios for affected systems
To ensure confidential and sensitive data is controlled and managed in accordance with internal and external policies
To manage vendor relationships to drive strategic values e.g. service quality, agility and cost align with the wider EMEA IT strategic objectives.
**Governance**
To ensure technology adheres to EMEA IT Risk and Control; all regulatory requirements are fully complied with, including SOX.
Highlight major issues or risks to senior management in an appropriate timescale
Ensure data is secure with only appropriate personnel provided access and information sharing complies with Information Security policies.
Develop systems in line with the Medium Term Business plan.
**Culture and Leadership**
Provide guidance and leadership to accounting technology team members, nurturing talent and providing opportunities for career development.
Promote MUFG values-led culture which is inclusive and diverse.
Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders influence change and promote technical credibility and provide world class technology services.
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
Must have a good understanding of technology used in Finance and experience working with key financial functions such as management of a General Ledger, Financial reporting (balance sheet, P&L, Income statement), revenue and expense management, reconciliation and controls.
Have worked for a large global organisation with multiple entities, multiple currencies, multiple reporting calendars, preferably in a support function and understand the importance of acting with urgency
Proven track record of successful delivery of projects using both on-premise & cloud based technologies.
Possess vertical within the financial services sector and have a broad understanding of the wider finance industry and economy we operate in.
A robust understanding of Financeu2019s accounting reporting requirements including month end reporting on trial balance, tax filings, balance sheet disclosures plus year-end P&L management
Detailed understanding of reporting and data warehouses including industry standard practices around Business Intelligence solutions for Finance
Experience in managing teams, developing & nurturing talent
Strong track record of building effective partnerships with peers.
Proven experience of managing a 24/7 production environment.
**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**
**Functional / Technical Competencies:**
Essential
Understanding of key accounting functions and understand how modern Technology platforms services those functions, particularly cloud based software and solutions including core technologies such as integration tools and software, relational databases, ETLs, scheduling and orchestration
Expert understanding of accounting concepts and principals such as double entry accounting, trial balance, financial statements, month-end reporting, adjustments and reversals, debtors/creditors, profit and loss, income statement, depreciation methods, bank statement reconciliations, attestations
Excellent understanding of a General Ledger and how it used across a large complex enterprise, including global organisation structures , chart of accounts, multi-GAAP environments including local GAAP and IFRS, balance revaluation, adjustments processing, foreign currency translations and FX management, translations, cross validation security rules, intercompany accounting and eliminations, group wide consolidation etc.
Knowledge of core financial sub ledgers such as invoice and payments, workflow approval rules, payment formats and bank integration, procure to pay workflow processes, corporate expense credit card integration, departmental allocations, reconciliations and exception handling, supplier and customer management etc.
Knowledge of Asset Management and Project Costing including WBS structures and formats, task and expenditure breakdown, capitalisation processes, depreciation methods and NBV calculation etc.
Knowledge of accounting for revenue including accounting engines and Subledger accounting rules, accounting structures for recognition of P&L vs Balance Sheet, accounting error and exceptional handling management, subledger account reporting and managing and processing subledger adjustments for financial products
Experience of the following platforms:
Oracle Fusion Financial / Oracle e-Business suite
MS SQL Server and SSRS
Have an understanding of technical programming languages and software
Database languages such as SQL & PL/SQL (SQL Server / Oracle)
ETL solutions such as Informatica and Server technologies such as MS Windows Server
An understanding of XML messages using a Messaging Bus such as IBM MQ WebSphere
An understanding of the operating system, Windows and Linux
Middleware tools and technologies such as BPEL & SOA based architecture
Scheduling software and tools such as Control-M, Windows Scheduler
Expert understanding of Project Life cycle methodologies (SSADM / Waterfall, UML, DSDM, AGILE, and RAD) and have used defect management and change management tools such as JIRA, Service Now
Preferred
Good understanding of financial products such as loans, deposits, corporate lending, project lending and capital markets products such as derivatives, OTC and fixed income.
Practical understanding of digital transformation strategies including leveraging cloud technologies such as SaaS and PaaS solutions
**MUFG operate a hybrid working policy with 3 days in the office per week.**
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
**Our Culture Principles**
Client Centric
People Focused
Listen Up. Speak Up.
Innovate & Simplify
Own & Execute
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Head of Accounting Technology - Vice President
London, London
MUFG
Posted 1 day ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
**Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?**
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the worldu2019s leading financial groups. Across the globe, weu2019re 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the worldu2019s most trusted financial group, itu2019s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
**OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT/SECTION**
The Finance Technology Team is responsible for providing support and development of technologies for the Finance department within the Group.
The Head of Accounting Technology will be responsible for managing a team of on-shore and off-shore technologists servicing Financeu2019s Accounting & General Ledger requirements within the international MUS group, EMEA Bank, MBE, MUMSS and MUFG Bank Tokyo.
**NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS**
Approx. 10-20 direct reports
Team leader on ERP and Financial Reporting software leading both support and change management comprising of team of full time employees and off-shore managed services consultants.
**MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE**
Manage the support and enhancement of accounting technologies used by MUFG Bank (EMEA) and MUFG Securities (International) including General Ledger, Financial Accounting Hub for revenue accounting, procure to pay, expense management, project financial accounting, cash management & fixed asset management.
Hold regular BaU meetings with accurate appraisal of the book of work , highlighting progress, blockers , test windows etc.
Ensure the SDLC is being adhered to and changes are subjected to the appropriate levels of QA. Review releases and ensure internal change standards and policies are adhered to and providing feedback on any gaps or re-work required.
Responsible for shaping functional and technical design of the accounting platforms in line with the firm business objectives and regulatory obligations
Lead a technology team of 10+ members responsible for development, support, testing and developing the accounting platforms. This is across BAU support and change/project development and requires a detailed understanding of the underlying platforms in place.
Maintain a robust GITC environment, working with Information Security to ensure a high level of security standards are complied with. In addition, supporting annual audit to demonstrate the high levels of governance and controls in place.
Participate on projects and long term change objectives. Work across the organisation and branch out to work neighbouring teams on ensuring successful and high quality changes are transitioned into the live production environment, providing technical leadership in working groups or steering committee meetings.
Ensuring appropriate levels of support are available to the relevant business departments to agreed standards, SLAs and KPIs for Finance across the EMEA, Americas, and Asia & Tokyo.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
**Service Execution**
To provide functional accounting technology subject matter expertise supporting the gathering of requirements for major change initiatives as well problem solving to resolve BAU issues.
Deliver a reliable, robust, sustainable and efficient accounting technology operating model by leveraging best practices from both Bank and Securities teams, working closely with our end-users across the organisation and providing regular updates on status and progress of IT related matters.
Facilitate the validation of new products which require accounting for support and sign-off.
Promote a dynamic and innovative culture that works responsive to business demands for change within the capacity of BAU.
To support the Delivery of Business sponsored project programmes. Responsibilities include:
Liaising with project team members at all levels (Program/Project Managers, Business users/teams, Senior Management, Steering Groups, Technology teams, Analysts, Developers, Testers),
Contributing towards funding submissions
Managing & understanding scope taking a pragmatic and balanced approach
Validating target architectures proposal
Actively participate in working groups
Approving and supervising the transition into production
Partner with colleagues across the business including Finance, business planning teams, PMO office, QA and testing, business analysis teams, senior management etc.
To provide proactive Technology support during time critical periods for Financial & regulatory reporting.
To maintain appropriate service standards, SLAs, KPIs and targets, ensuring they are reflective of the evolving business needs and expectations.
To maintain system performance and stability through housekeeping & maintenance initiatives.
To manage annual Disaster Recovery and fire-drill scenarios for affected systems
To ensure confidential and sensitive data is controlled and managed in accordance with internal and external policies
To manage vendor relationships to drive strategic values e.g. service quality, agility and cost align with the wider EMEA IT strategic objectives.
**Governance**
To ensure technology adheres to EMEA IT Risk and Control; all regulatory requirements are fully complied with, including SOX.
Highlight major issues or risks to senior management in an appropriate timescale
Ensure data is secure with only appropriate personnel provided access and information sharing complies with Information Security policies.
Develop systems in line with the Medium Term Business plan.
**Culture and Leadership**
Provide guidance and leadership to accounting technology team members, nurturing talent and providing opportunities for career development.
Promote MUFG values-led culture which is inclusive and diverse.
Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders influence change and promote technical credibility and provide world class technology services.
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
Must have a good understanding of technology used in Finance and experience working with key financial functions such as management of a General Ledger, Financial reporting (balance sheet, P&L, Income statement), revenue and expense management, reconciliation and controls.
Have worked for a large global organisation with multiple entities, multiple currencies, multiple reporting calendars, preferably in a support function and understand the importance of acting with urgency
Proven track record of successful delivery of projects using both on-premise & cloud based technologies.
Possess vertical within the financial services sector and have a broad understanding of the wider finance industry and economy we operate in.
A robust understanding of Financeu2019s accounting reporting requirements including month end reporting on trial balance, tax filings, balance sheet disclosures plus year-end P&L management
Detailed understanding of reporting and data warehouses including industry standard practices around Business Intelligence solutions for Finance
Experience in managing teams, developing & nurturing talent
Strong track record of building effective partnerships with peers.
Proven experience of managing a 24/7 production environment.
**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**
**Functional / Technical Competencies:**
Essential
Understanding of key accounting functions and understand how modern Technology platforms services those functions, particularly cloud based software and solutions including core technologies such as integration tools and software, relational databases, ETLs, scheduling and orchestration
Expert understanding of accounting concepts and principals such as double entry accounting, trial balance, financial statements, month-end reporting, adjustments and reversals, debtors/creditors, profit and loss, income statement, depreciation methods, bank statement reconciliations, attestations
Excellent understanding of a General Ledger and how it used across a large complex enterprise, including global organisation structures , chart of accounts, multi-GAAP environments including local GAAP and IFRS, balance revaluation, adjustments processing, foreign currency translations and FX management, translations, cross validation security rules, intercompany accounting and eliminations, group wide consolidation etc.
Knowledge of core financial sub ledgers such as invoice and payments, workflow approval rules, payment formats and bank integration, procure to pay workflow processes, corporate expense credit card integration, departmental allocations, reconciliations and exception handling, supplier and customer management etc.
Knowledge of Asset Management and Project Costing including WBS structures and formats, task and expenditure breakdown, capitalisation processes, depreciation methods and NBV calculation etc.
Knowledge of accounting for revenue including accounting engines and Subledger accounting rules, accounting structures for recognition of P&L vs Balance Sheet, accounting error and exceptional handling management, subledger account reporting and managing and processing subledger adjustments for financial products
Experience of the following platforms:
Oracle Fusion Financial / Oracle e-Business suite
MS SQL Server and SSRS
Have an understanding of technical programming languages and software
Database languages such as SQL & PL/SQL (SQL Server / Oracle)
ETL solutions such as Informatica and Server technologies such as MS Windows Server
An understanding of XML messages using a Messaging Bus such as IBM MQ WebSphere
An understanding of the operating system, Windows and Linux
Middleware tools and technologies such as BPEL & SOA based architecture
Scheduling software and tools such as Control-M, Windows Scheduler
Expert understanding of Project Life cycle methodologies (SSADM / Waterfall, UML, DSDM, AGILE, and RAD) and have used defect management and change management tools such as JIRA, Service Now
Preferred
Good understanding of financial products such as loans, deposits, corporate lending, project lending and capital markets products such as derivatives, OTC and fixed income.
Practical understanding of digital transformation strategies including leveraging cloud technologies such as SaaS and PaaS solutions
**MUFG operate a hybrid working policy with 3 days in the office per week.**
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
**Our Culture Principles**
Client Centric
People Focused
Listen Up. Speak Up.
Innovate & Simplify
Own & Execute
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the worldu2019s leading financial groups. Across the globe, weu2019re 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the worldu2019s most trusted financial group, itu2019s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
**OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT/SECTION**
The Finance Technology Team is responsible for providing support and development of technologies for the Finance department within the Group.
The Head of Accounting Technology will be responsible for managing a team of on-shore and off-shore technologists servicing Financeu2019s Accounting & General Ledger requirements within the international MUS group, EMEA Bank, MBE, MUMSS and MUFG Bank Tokyo.
**NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS**
Approx. 10-20 direct reports
Team leader on ERP and Financial Reporting software leading both support and change management comprising of team of full time employees and off-shore managed services consultants.
**MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE**
Manage the support and enhancement of accounting technologies used by MUFG Bank (EMEA) and MUFG Securities (International) including General Ledger, Financial Accounting Hub for revenue accounting, procure to pay, expense management, project financial accounting, cash management & fixed asset management.
Hold regular BaU meetings with accurate appraisal of the book of work , highlighting progress, blockers , test windows etc.
Ensure the SDLC is being adhered to and changes are subjected to the appropriate levels of QA. Review releases and ensure internal change standards and policies are adhered to and providing feedback on any gaps or re-work required.
Responsible for shaping functional and technical design of the accounting platforms in line with the firm business objectives and regulatory obligations
Lead a technology team of 10+ members responsible for development, support, testing and developing the accounting platforms. This is across BAU support and change/project development and requires a detailed understanding of the underlying platforms in place.
Maintain a robust GITC environment, working with Information Security to ensure a high level of security standards are complied with. In addition, supporting annual audit to demonstrate the high levels of governance and controls in place.
Participate on projects and long term change objectives. Work across the organisation and branch out to work neighbouring teams on ensuring successful and high quality changes are transitioned into the live production environment, providing technical leadership in working groups or steering committee meetings.
Ensuring appropriate levels of support are available to the relevant business departments to agreed standards, SLAs and KPIs for Finance across the EMEA, Americas, and Asia & Tokyo.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
**Service Execution**
To provide functional accounting technology subject matter expertise supporting the gathering of requirements for major change initiatives as well problem solving to resolve BAU issues.
Deliver a reliable, robust, sustainable and efficient accounting technology operating model by leveraging best practices from both Bank and Securities teams, working closely with our end-users across the organisation and providing regular updates on status and progress of IT related matters.
Facilitate the validation of new products which require accounting for support and sign-off.
Promote a dynamic and innovative culture that works responsive to business demands for change within the capacity of BAU.
To support the Delivery of Business sponsored project programmes. Responsibilities include:
Liaising with project team members at all levels (Program/Project Managers, Business users/teams, Senior Management, Steering Groups, Technology teams, Analysts, Developers, Testers),
Contributing towards funding submissions
Managing & understanding scope taking a pragmatic and balanced approach
Validating target architectures proposal
Actively participate in working groups
Approving and supervising the transition into production
Partner with colleagues across the business including Finance, business planning teams, PMO office, QA and testing, business analysis teams, senior management etc.
To provide proactive Technology support during time critical periods for Financial & regulatory reporting.
To maintain appropriate service standards, SLAs, KPIs and targets, ensuring they are reflective of the evolving business needs and expectations.
To maintain system performance and stability through housekeeping & maintenance initiatives.
To manage annual Disaster Recovery and fire-drill scenarios for affected systems
To ensure confidential and sensitive data is controlled and managed in accordance with internal and external policies
To manage vendor relationships to drive strategic values e.g. service quality, agility and cost align with the wider EMEA IT strategic objectives.
**Governance**
To ensure technology adheres to EMEA IT Risk and Control; all regulatory requirements are fully complied with, including SOX.
Highlight major issues or risks to senior management in an appropriate timescale
Ensure data is secure with only appropriate personnel provided access and information sharing complies with Information Security policies.
Develop systems in line with the Medium Term Business plan.
**Culture and Leadership**
Provide guidance and leadership to accounting technology team members, nurturing talent and providing opportunities for career development.
Promote MUFG values-led culture which is inclusive and diverse.
Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders influence change and promote technical credibility and provide world class technology services.
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
Must have a good understanding of technology used in Finance and experience working with key financial functions such as management of a General Ledger, Financial reporting (balance sheet, P&L, Income statement), revenue and expense management, reconciliation and controls.
Have worked for a large global organisation with multiple entities, multiple currencies, multiple reporting calendars, preferably in a support function and understand the importance of acting with urgency
Proven track record of successful delivery of projects using both on-premise & cloud based technologies.
Possess vertical within the financial services sector and have a broad understanding of the wider finance industry and economy we operate in.
A robust understanding of Financeu2019s accounting reporting requirements including month end reporting on trial balance, tax filings, balance sheet disclosures plus year-end P&L management
Detailed understanding of reporting and data warehouses including industry standard practices around Business Intelligence solutions for Finance
Experience in managing teams, developing & nurturing talent
Strong track record of building effective partnerships with peers.
Proven experience of managing a 24/7 production environment.
**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**
**Functional / Technical Competencies:**
Essential
Understanding of key accounting functions and understand how modern Technology platforms services those functions, particularly cloud based software and solutions including core technologies such as integration tools and software, relational databases, ETLs, scheduling and orchestration
Expert understanding of accounting concepts and principals such as double entry accounting, trial balance, financial statements, month-end reporting, adjustments and reversals, debtors/creditors, profit and loss, income statement, depreciation methods, bank statement reconciliations, attestations
Excellent understanding of a General Ledger and how it used across a large complex enterprise, including global organisation structures , chart of accounts, multi-GAAP environments including local GAAP and IFRS, balance revaluation, adjustments processing, foreign currency translations and FX management, translations, cross validation security rules, intercompany accounting and eliminations, group wide consolidation etc.
Knowledge of core financial sub ledgers such as invoice and payments, workflow approval rules, payment formats and bank integration, procure to pay workflow processes, corporate expense credit card integration, departmental allocations, reconciliations and exception handling, supplier and customer management etc.
Knowledge of Asset Management and Project Costing including WBS structures and formats, task and expenditure breakdown, capitalisation processes, depreciation methods and NBV calculation etc.
Knowledge of accounting for revenue including accounting engines and Subledger accounting rules, accounting structures for recognition of P&L vs Balance Sheet, accounting error and exceptional handling management, subledger account reporting and managing and processing subledger adjustments for financial products
Experience of the following platforms:
Oracle Fusion Financial / Oracle e-Business suite
MS SQL Server and SSRS
Have an understanding of technical programming languages and software
Database languages such as SQL & PL/SQL (SQL Server / Oracle)
ETL solutions such as Informatica and Server technologies such as MS Windows Server
An understanding of XML messages using a Messaging Bus such as IBM MQ WebSphere
An understanding of the operating system, Windows and Linux
Middleware tools and technologies such as BPEL & SOA based architecture
Scheduling software and tools such as Control-M, Windows Scheduler
Expert understanding of Project Life cycle methodologies (SSADM / Waterfall, UML, DSDM, AGILE, and RAD) and have used defect management and change management tools such as JIRA, Service Now
Preferred
Good understanding of financial products such as loans, deposits, corporate lending, project lending and capital markets products such as derivatives, OTC and fixed income.
Practical understanding of digital transformation strategies including leveraging cloud technologies such as SaaS and PaaS solutions
**MUFG operate a hybrid working policy with 3 days in the office per week.**
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
**Our Culture Principles**
Client Centric
People Focused
Listen Up. Speak Up.
Innovate & Simplify
Own & Execute
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Head of Accounting Technology - Vice President
London, London
MUFG
Posted 2 days ago
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Job Description
**Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?**
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
**OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT/SECTION**
The Finance Technology Team is responsible for providing support and development of technologies for the Finance department within the Group.
The Head of Accounting Technology will be responsible for managing a team of on-shore and off-shore technologists servicing Finance's Accounting & General Ledger requirements within the international MUS group, EMEA Bank, MBE, MUMSS and MUFG Bank Tokyo.
**NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS**
Approx. 10-20 direct reports
Team leader on ERP and Financial Reporting software leading both support and change management comprising of team of full time employees and off-shore managed services consultants.
**MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE**
+ Manage the support and enhancement of accounting technologies used by MUFG Bank (EMEA) and MUFG Securities (International) including General Ledger, Financial Accounting Hub for revenue accounting, procure to pay, expense management, project financial accounting, cash management & fixed asset management.
+ Hold regular BaU meetings with accurate appraisal of the book of work , highlighting progress, blockers , test windows etc.
+ Ensure the SDLC is being adhered to and changes are subjected to the appropriate levels of QA. Review releases and ensure internal change standards and policies are adhered to and providing feedback on any gaps or re-work required.
+ Responsible for shaping functional and technical design of the accounting platforms in line with the firm business objectives and regulatory obligations
+ Lead a technology team of 10+ members responsible for development, support, testing and developing the accounting platforms. This is across BAU support and change/project development and requires a detailed understanding of the underlying platforms in place.
+ Maintain a robust GITC environment, working with Information Security to ensure a high level of security standards are complied with. In addition, supporting annual audit to demonstrate the high levels of governance and controls in place.
+ Participate on projects and long term change objectives. Work across the organisation and branch out to work neighbouring teams on ensuring successful and high quality changes are transitioned into the live production environment, providing technical leadership in working groups or steering committee meetings.
+ Ensuring appropriate levels of support are available to the relevant business departments to agreed standards, SLAs and KPIs for Finance across the EMEA, Americas, and Asia & Tokyo.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
**Service Execution**
+ To provide functional accounting technology subject matter expertise supporting the gathering of requirements for major change initiatives as well problem solving to resolve BAU issues.
+ Deliver a reliable, robust, sustainable and efficient accounting technology operating model by leveraging best practices from both Bank and Securities teams, working closely with our end-users across the organisation and providing regular updates on status and progress of IT related matters.
+ Facilitate the validation of new products which require accounting for support and sign-off.
+ Promote a dynamic and innovative culture that works responsive to business demands for change within the capacity of BAU.
+ To support the Delivery of Business sponsored project programmes. Responsibilities include:
+ Liaising with project team members at all levels (Program/Project Managers, Business users/teams, Senior Management, Steering Groups, Technology teams, Analysts, Developers, Testers),
+ Contributing towards funding submissions
+ Managing & understanding scope taking a pragmatic and balanced approach
+ Validating target architectures proposal
+ Actively participate in working groups
+ Approving and supervising the transition into production
+ Partner with colleagues across the business including Finance, business planning teams, PMO office, QA and testing, business analysis teams, senior management etc.
+ To provide proactive Technology support during time critical periods for Financial & regulatory reporting.
+ To maintain appropriate service standards, SLAs, KPIs and targets, ensuring they are reflective of the evolving business needs and expectations.
+ To maintain system performance and stability through housekeeping & maintenance initiatives.
+ To manage annual Disaster Recovery and fire-drill scenarios for affected systems
+ To ensure confidential and sensitive data is controlled and managed in accordance with internal and external policies
+ To manage vendor relationships to drive strategic values e.g. service quality, agility and cost align with the wider EMEA IT strategic objectives.
**Governance**
+ To ensure technology adheres to EMEA IT Risk and Control; all regulatory requirements are fully complied with, including SOX.
+ Highlight major issues or risks to senior management in an appropriate timescale
+ Ensure data is secure with only appropriate personnel provided access and information sharing complies with Information Security policies.
+ Develop systems in line with the Medium Term Business plan.
**Culture and Leadership**
+ Provide guidance and leadership to accounting technology team members, nurturing talent and providing opportunities for career development.
+ Promote MUFG values-led culture which is inclusive and diverse.
+ Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders influence change and promote technical credibility and provide world class technology services.
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
+ Must have a good understanding of technology used in Finance and experience working with key financial functions such as management of a General Ledger, Financial reporting (balance sheet, P&L, Income statement), revenue and expense management, reconciliation and controls.
+ Have worked for a large global organisation with multiple entities, multiple currencies, multiple reporting calendars, preferably in a support function and understand the importance of acting with urgency
+ Proven track record of successful delivery of projects using both on-premise & cloud based technologies.
+ Possess vertical within the financial services sector and have a broad understanding of the wider finance industry and economy we operate in.
+ A robust understanding of Finance's accounting reporting requirements including month end reporting on trial balance, tax filings, balance sheet disclosures plus year-end P&L management
+ Detailed understanding of reporting and data warehouses including industry standard practices around Business Intelligence solutions for Finance
+ Experience in managing teams, developing & nurturing talent
+ Strong track record of building effective partnerships with peers.
+ Proven experience of managing a 24/7 production environment.
**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**
**Functional / Technical Competencies:**
Essential
+ Understanding of key accounting functions and understand how modern Technology platforms services those functions, particularly cloud based software and solutions including core technologies such as integration tools and software, relational databases, ETLs, scheduling and orchestration
+ Expert understanding of accounting concepts and principals such as double entry accounting, trial balance, financial statements, month-end reporting, adjustments and reversals, debtors/creditors, profit and loss, income statement, depreciation methods, bank statement reconciliations, attestations
+ Excellent understanding of a General Ledger and how it used across a large complex enterprise, including global organisation structures , chart of accounts, multi-GAAP environments including local GAAP and IFRS, balance revaluation, adjustments processing, foreign currency translations and FX management, translations, cross validation security rules, intercompany accounting and eliminations, group wide consolidation etc.
+ Knowledge of core financial sub ledgers such as invoice and payments, workflow approval rules, payment formats and bank integration, procure to pay workflow processes, corporate expense credit card integration, departmental allocations, reconciliations and exception handling, supplier and customer management etc.
+ Knowledge of Asset Management and Project Costing including WBS structures and formats, task and expenditure breakdown, capitalisation processes, depreciation methods and NBV calculation etc.
+ Knowledge of accounting for revenue including accounting engines and Subledger accounting rules, accounting structures for recognition of P&L vs Balance Sheet, accounting error and exceptional handling management, subledger account reporting and managing and processing subledger adjustments for financial products
+ Experience of the following platforms:
+ Oracle Fusion Financial / Oracle e-Business suite
+ MS SQL Server and SSRS
+ Have an understanding of technical programming languages and software
+ Database languages such as SQL & PL/SQL (SQL Server / Oracle)
+ ETL solutions such as Informatica and Server technologies such as MS Windows Server
+ An understanding of XML messages using a Messaging Bus such as IBM MQ WebSphere
+ An understanding of the operating system, Windows and Linux
+ Middleware tools and technologies such as BPEL & SOA based architecture
+ Scheduling software and tools such as Control-M, Windows Scheduler
+ Expert understanding of Project Life cycle methodologies (SSADM / Waterfall, UML, DSDM, AGILE, and RAD) and have used defect management and change management tools such as JIRA, Service Now
Preferred
+ Good understanding of financial products such as loans, deposits, corporate lending, project lending and capital markets products such as derivatives, OTC and fixed income.
+ Practical understanding of digital transformation strategies including leveraging cloud technologies such as SaaS and PaaS solutions
**MUFG operate a hybrid working policy with 3 days in the office per week.**
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
**Our Culture Principles**
+ Client Centric
+ People Focused
+ Listen Up. Speak Up.
+ Innovate & Simplify
+ Own & Execute
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
**OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT/SECTION**
The Finance Technology Team is responsible for providing support and development of technologies for the Finance department within the Group.
The Head of Accounting Technology will be responsible for managing a team of on-shore and off-shore technologists servicing Finance's Accounting & General Ledger requirements within the international MUS group, EMEA Bank, MBE, MUMSS and MUFG Bank Tokyo.
**NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS**
Approx. 10-20 direct reports
Team leader on ERP and Financial Reporting software leading both support and change management comprising of team of full time employees and off-shore managed services consultants.
**MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE**
+ Manage the support and enhancement of accounting technologies used by MUFG Bank (EMEA) and MUFG Securities (International) including General Ledger, Financial Accounting Hub for revenue accounting, procure to pay, expense management, project financial accounting, cash management & fixed asset management.
+ Hold regular BaU meetings with accurate appraisal of the book of work , highlighting progress, blockers , test windows etc.
+ Ensure the SDLC is being adhered to and changes are subjected to the appropriate levels of QA. Review releases and ensure internal change standards and policies are adhered to and providing feedback on any gaps or re-work required.
+ Responsible for shaping functional and technical design of the accounting platforms in line with the firm business objectives and regulatory obligations
+ Lead a technology team of 10+ members responsible for development, support, testing and developing the accounting platforms. This is across BAU support and change/project development and requires a detailed understanding of the underlying platforms in place.
+ Maintain a robust GITC environment, working with Information Security to ensure a high level of security standards are complied with. In addition, supporting annual audit to demonstrate the high levels of governance and controls in place.
+ Participate on projects and long term change objectives. Work across the organisation and branch out to work neighbouring teams on ensuring successful and high quality changes are transitioned into the live production environment, providing technical leadership in working groups or steering committee meetings.
+ Ensuring appropriate levels of support are available to the relevant business departments to agreed standards, SLAs and KPIs for Finance across the EMEA, Americas, and Asia & Tokyo.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
**Service Execution**
+ To provide functional accounting technology subject matter expertise supporting the gathering of requirements for major change initiatives as well problem solving to resolve BAU issues.
+ Deliver a reliable, robust, sustainable and efficient accounting technology operating model by leveraging best practices from both Bank and Securities teams, working closely with our end-users across the organisation and providing regular updates on status and progress of IT related matters.
+ Facilitate the validation of new products which require accounting for support and sign-off.
+ Promote a dynamic and innovative culture that works responsive to business demands for change within the capacity of BAU.
+ To support the Delivery of Business sponsored project programmes. Responsibilities include:
+ Liaising with project team members at all levels (Program/Project Managers, Business users/teams, Senior Management, Steering Groups, Technology teams, Analysts, Developers, Testers),
+ Contributing towards funding submissions
+ Managing & understanding scope taking a pragmatic and balanced approach
+ Validating target architectures proposal
+ Actively participate in working groups
+ Approving and supervising the transition into production
+ Partner with colleagues across the business including Finance, business planning teams, PMO office, QA and testing, business analysis teams, senior management etc.
+ To provide proactive Technology support during time critical periods for Financial & regulatory reporting.
+ To maintain appropriate service standards, SLAs, KPIs and targets, ensuring they are reflective of the evolving business needs and expectations.
+ To maintain system performance and stability through housekeeping & maintenance initiatives.
+ To manage annual Disaster Recovery and fire-drill scenarios for affected systems
+ To ensure confidential and sensitive data is controlled and managed in accordance with internal and external policies
+ To manage vendor relationships to drive strategic values e.g. service quality, agility and cost align with the wider EMEA IT strategic objectives.
**Governance**
+ To ensure technology adheres to EMEA IT Risk and Control; all regulatory requirements are fully complied with, including SOX.
+ Highlight major issues or risks to senior management in an appropriate timescale
+ Ensure data is secure with only appropriate personnel provided access and information sharing complies with Information Security policies.
+ Develop systems in line with the Medium Term Business plan.
**Culture and Leadership**
+ Provide guidance and leadership to accounting technology team members, nurturing talent and providing opportunities for career development.
+ Promote MUFG values-led culture which is inclusive and diverse.
+ Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders influence change and promote technical credibility and provide world class technology services.
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
+ Must have a good understanding of technology used in Finance and experience working with key financial functions such as management of a General Ledger, Financial reporting (balance sheet, P&L, Income statement), revenue and expense management, reconciliation and controls.
+ Have worked for a large global organisation with multiple entities, multiple currencies, multiple reporting calendars, preferably in a support function and understand the importance of acting with urgency
+ Proven track record of successful delivery of projects using both on-premise & cloud based technologies.
+ Possess vertical within the financial services sector and have a broad understanding of the wider finance industry and economy we operate in.
+ A robust understanding of Finance's accounting reporting requirements including month end reporting on trial balance, tax filings, balance sheet disclosures plus year-end P&L management
+ Detailed understanding of reporting and data warehouses including industry standard practices around Business Intelligence solutions for Finance
+ Experience in managing teams, developing & nurturing talent
+ Strong track record of building effective partnerships with peers.
+ Proven experience of managing a 24/7 production environment.
**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**
**Functional / Technical Competencies:**
Essential
+ Understanding of key accounting functions and understand how modern Technology platforms services those functions, particularly cloud based software and solutions including core technologies such as integration tools and software, relational databases, ETLs, scheduling and orchestration
+ Expert understanding of accounting concepts and principals such as double entry accounting, trial balance, financial statements, month-end reporting, adjustments and reversals, debtors/creditors, profit and loss, income statement, depreciation methods, bank statement reconciliations, attestations
+ Excellent understanding of a General Ledger and how it used across a large complex enterprise, including global organisation structures , chart of accounts, multi-GAAP environments including local GAAP and IFRS, balance revaluation, adjustments processing, foreign currency translations and FX management, translations, cross validation security rules, intercompany accounting and eliminations, group wide consolidation etc.
+ Knowledge of core financial sub ledgers such as invoice and payments, workflow approval rules, payment formats and bank integration, procure to pay workflow processes, corporate expense credit card integration, departmental allocations, reconciliations and exception handling, supplier and customer management etc.
+ Knowledge of Asset Management and Project Costing including WBS structures and formats, task and expenditure breakdown, capitalisation processes, depreciation methods and NBV calculation etc.
+ Knowledge of accounting for revenue including accounting engines and Subledger accounting rules, accounting structures for recognition of P&L vs Balance Sheet, accounting error and exceptional handling management, subledger account reporting and managing and processing subledger adjustments for financial products
+ Experience of the following platforms:
+ Oracle Fusion Financial / Oracle e-Business suite
+ MS SQL Server and SSRS
+ Have an understanding of technical programming languages and software
+ Database languages such as SQL & PL/SQL (SQL Server / Oracle)
+ ETL solutions such as Informatica and Server technologies such as MS Windows Server
+ An understanding of XML messages using a Messaging Bus such as IBM MQ WebSphere
+ An understanding of the operating system, Windows and Linux
+ Middleware tools and technologies such as BPEL & SOA based architecture
+ Scheduling software and tools such as Control-M, Windows Scheduler
+ Expert understanding of Project Life cycle methodologies (SSADM / Waterfall, UML, DSDM, AGILE, and RAD) and have used defect management and change management tools such as JIRA, Service Now
Preferred
+ Good understanding of financial products such as loans, deposits, corporate lending, project lending and capital markets products such as derivatives, OTC and fixed income.
+ Practical understanding of digital transformation strategies including leveraging cloud technologies such as SaaS and PaaS solutions
**MUFG operate a hybrid working policy with 3 days in the office per week.**
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
**Our Culture Principles**
+ Client Centric
+ People Focused
+ Listen Up. Speak Up.
+ Innovate & Simplify
+ Own & Execute
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Lead Software Engineer - Golang (Financial Services)
Hampshire, South East
Sanderson Recruitment
Posted 3 days ago
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Lead Software Engineer - Golang (Financial Services)
Rate - £700 / 800 per day PAYE
Duration - 6 months initial
Location - 5 days on site in London
We're looking for a Lead Software Engineer / Golang Engineer to join an agile team that works to enhance, build and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable and scalable way. You would be responsible for critical technology so.
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Software Engineering Manager - Financial Services - London, Greater London
W2 1NW Greater London, London
Marks & Spencer
Posted 3 days ago
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Software Engineering Manager - Financial Services - London, Greater London Everyone is welcome at M&S. No exceptions. It’s your background, abilities and differences that make you, uniquely you. And when you’re part of M&S, that individuality has the potential to make waves.
Summary
As part of the M&S Software Engineering team, you’ll be joining a well-loved historic brand, working on solutions that serve millions of loyal customers and thousands of colleagues! With ethical values that run right through the company’s core and technology leaders that truly understand software engineers and engineering, it’s an exciting time as we’re redefining ourselves into a digital first and engineering-led organisation, with the quality of our engineering team being a key differentiator.All the details
We are seeking a passionate Software Engineering Manager who will provide technical expertise, ship thoughtfully and operate with excellence to build the systems and services for M and S financial business all while making the product experience seamless for our users and customers.
Being kind, creative, curious, and confident, you will be an integral part of our empowered, multi-disciplinary engineering teams - building resilient systems. You will be closely working with Principal engineers, product and delivery peers to drive the successful delivery of projects and features.
What’s in it for you
Being a part of M&S is exactly that – playing your part to bring the magic of M&S to our customers every day. We’re an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and ever evolving business built on doing the right thing and bringing exceptional quality, value, service to every customer, whenever, wherever and however they want to shop with us.
Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for M&S just that little bit more special…
- After completing your probationary period, you’ll receive 20% colleague discount across all M&S products and many of our third-party brands for you and a member of your household.
- Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days!
- Discretionary bonus schemes awarded based on how you achieve your personal objectives and our performance as a business.
- A generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.
- A dedicated welcome to our teams with a tailored induction and a wide range of training programmes to develop your skills.
- Amazing perks and discounts via our M&S Choices portal to maximise your financial and personal wellbeing.
- Industry-leading parental, adoption and neonatal policies, providing support and flexibility for your family.
- Access to a fantastic range of wellbeing support for all colleagues including access to our 24/7 Virtual GP and PAM Assist to support you and your family.
- A charity volunteer day to support a charity or cause you're passionate about through a dedicated day away from work.
What You’ll Do
- Software Development & Architecture: Responsible for design and architectural decisions, developing scalable and distributed systems, and driving legacy migrations. Focused on optimizing deployment pipelines to enhance efficiency and reliability.
- Quality, Stability & Standards: Establish quality standards to meet performance, reliability, and maintainability of the systems. With a strong production-first mindset, drive observability, maintain Service Level Objectives (SLOs), and ensure efficient incident resolution. Oversee the maintenance of existing systems, ensuring continuous improvements and prompt resolution of issues.
- Agile Delivery & Collaboration: Working closely with product, design, and programme management, you will lead the engineering delivery aligning to the business objectives. Collaboration will be key as you engage with senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners to drive strategy and execution.
- Technical Leadership: You will provide technical direction on high-impact projects, tackling engineering challenges within the team. Engage in code reviews, ensuring high standards, maintainability, and alignment with best practices. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, technical excellence, and shared learning across the team.
- Hiring, Team Growth & Management: Manage team structure, budgets, resource allocation across projects. Hiring and onboarding new engineers, ensuring a seamless transition into the team. Coaching and mentoring engineers at all levels, tailoring your approach to help them grow into more senior technical and leadership roles.
- Technology Strategy & Knowledge Sharing: Driving innovation and continuous improvement across the team, managing technology roadmap, ensuring long-term strategic alignment. Lead on documentation efforts and internal tech talks, sharing knowledge and best practices to strengthen the technical community.
Who you are
Your skills and experience will include:
- Recognize that great engineering is as much about people as it is about technical expertise and lead with empathy
- Previous polyglot hands-on lead software engineer
- Experience working on highly scalable software solutions across web or backend
- Extensive background in software engineering with several years’ experience in a variety of systems and technologies
- Experience building and leading teams of highly skilled, senior software engineers that deliver high-quality software.
- Excellent understanding of system design, software architecture, cloud, and software engineering standard methodologies
- Great leadership and coaching skills with the ability to develop engineering colleagues
Tech stack
React (Next.js / Typescript), GraphQL Federation, Java, Kotlin, Micronaut, Azure Cloud, GitHub, New Relic and Dynatrace
Everyone’s welcome
We are ambitious about the future of retail. We’re disrupting, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We’re transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen.
We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together.
If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.
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