Business Analyst - Accounting

Capco Poland is a global technology and management consultancy specializing in driving digital transformation in the financial services industry. The company focuses on banking and payments, capital markets, wealth, and asset management, maintaining an agile and entrepreneurial culture. The collaboration model offered is flexible, based on a B2B contract, working on innovative AI and automation initiatives for leading financial institutions.

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related quantitative discipline.
• Strong understanding of IFRS accounting principles, financial reporting, and accounting for financial instruments.
• Knowledge of Product Control, financial accounting, or Financial Control processes within an investment banking environment.
• Experience in P&L production, Balance Sheet substantiation, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Good understanding of derivatives, securities, and other traded financial instruments.
• Knowledge of fair value accounting and valuation methodologies is an advantage.
• Advanced Excel skills required; knowledge of VBA, SQL, or Python is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently while building effective relationships across Finance and Front Office functions.
• Professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or CFA/FRM (completed or in progress) is an asset.

• Preparing and reviewing daily and monthly Product Control accounting and reporting activities for trading businesses.
• Ensuring accurate accounting treatment of trading products, fair value adjustments, accruals, reserves, and other valuation-related entries according to IFRS and internal accounting policies.
• Preparing and reviewing P&L and Balance Sheet reconciliations, investigating breaks, and resolving accounting discrepancies.
• Performing detailed analysis and explanation of daily and monthly P&L movements, Balance Sheet variances, and valuation adjustments.
• Overseeing preparation and review of Independent Price Verification (IPV), Fair Value Adjustment (FVA), Prudent Valuation (PVA), and Fair Value Levelling (FVL).
• Supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes for Global Markets.
• Working closely with Financial Control for accurate financial reporting and regulatory disclosures.
• Supporting implementation of new accounting standards, Product Control methodologies, and control enhancements.
• Preparing management information and financial analysis for senior management and governance committees.
• Partnering with Front Office, Financial Control, Market Risk, Quantitative Analytics, Finance, Operations, and IT to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial reporting.
• Identifying opportunities to automate and improve accounting and Product Control processes.