Management Accountant – Associate Full Time

The Finance Department provides support to the business and fulfils internal and external financial reporting functions. It is responsible for providing monthly and quarterly reports on business performance to management and all areas of the organisation, including head office in Tokyo. It performs a vital role in the annual business planning process, coordinates the external audit, produces published accounts, and is responsible for tax policy and compliance.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Support line Management in day-to-day activities for both MHI and MHBK, London Branch
• Ensure design and maintenance of various Finance systems are fit for purpose, be proactive and work with IT functions for any required enhancements and ensure data integrity is maintained at all times.
• Assist in the production of monthly reporting, including balance sheet reconciliation, the Executive Committee report and Department Reports
• Assist in the monthly expense and income forecasting and business plan process.
• Business partner through regular performance meetings with Front and Back offices in terms of understanding their expense results and identifying opportunities for savings.
• Analyse expense and income trends and provide comments on comparison against budget, forecast and prior periods.
• Have a thorough understanding of a multi-departmental entity and cost allocation model.
• Provide support and cover for the rest of the Management Accounting team as required.
• Any ad hoc requests

Qualifications, Skills, And Experience

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent (Masters degree or any Professional accounting qualifications such as ACCA/CIMA would be desirable)
• Great organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Demonstrable ability to innovate, support change and problem solve
• Strong team player, proactive attitude with ability to work on own initiative
• Good understanding of the Banking Industry and experience in budgeting and forecasting is highly desirable
• High level of computer literacy and skills in data manipulation / presentation, experience in using Oracle Hyperion as well as strong MS Excel skills are highly desirable

What Mizuho Can Offer You

Here at Mizuho, there are fantastic progression opportunities and clear paths to promotion. We will give you ample opportunity to affect change and to help grow our business.

In addition to the great opportunity outlined above we are also currently able to offer:

• Competitive starting salary, plus discretionary bonus
• Non-contributory pension
• 27 days’ annual leave
• Core working hours*
• Hybrid working – office and home based*
• Virtual GP
• Wellbeing benefits, including Mental Health Allies and First Aiders
• For applicable roles only

At Mizuho, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.

We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, and seek to create a workplace that is fully inclusive. We welcome applications from all sections of the community that we operate in and from all ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientation, beliefs, gender identities and disabilities

If you require more information about our equal opportunities policy or wish to discuss any accessibility requirements or reasonable adjustments please contact the recruitment team – recruitment@mizuhoemea.com and we will be happy to help.