Business Analyst - Accounting

About the Position

We are seeking a Business Analyst - Accounting to join our team in Cracow, Poland. This role involves ensuring the accuracy and integrity of accounting, valuation, P&L, and Balance Sheet reporting for the Global Markets Business.

CAPCO POLAND offers a flexible collaboration model based on a B2B contract, with the opportunity to work on innovative AI and automation initiatives for leading financial institutions.

Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of accounting, valuation, P&L, and Balance Sheet reporting for the Global Markets Business.
• 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 in accordance with IFRS and internal accounting policies.
• Preparing and reviewing P&L and Balance Sheet reconciliations, investigating breaks, and ensuring timely resolution of accounting discrepancies.
• Performing detailed analysis and explanation of daily and monthly P&L movements, Balance Sheet variances, and valuation adjustments.
• Supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes for Global Markets.
• Working closely with Financial Control to ensure accurate financial reporting and regulatory disclosures.
• 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.

Requirements

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a 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.
• Advanced Excel is a must; knowledge of VBA, SQL, or Python would be an advantage.
• 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) will be an asset.

We Offer

• Flexible collaboration model based on a B2B contract.
• Opportunity to work on innovative AI and automation initiatives.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

About the Company

Capco Poland is a global technology and management consultancy specializing in driving digital transformation across the financial services industry. We are passionate about helping our clients succeed in an ever-changing industry. We are experts in banking and payments, capital markets, wealth, and asset management, and we are focused on maintaining our nimble, agile, and entrepreneurial culture.