KOTRA London provides recruitment services to companies based in the UK and South Korea. As part of its services, we place job advertisements on behalf of our clients, review applications, and provide application details to our clients.
Our client Korea Development Bank, London Branch is recruiting an Analyst / Accounting to join their business in the UK.
KDB London is the European hub for the KDB Global Network offering diverse financial services in the areas of corporate finance, trade finance, derivatives, securities investment and treasury.
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1. JOB TITLE: Analyst / Accounting
2. MAIN FUNCTION OF JOB
Specific: (Including Prescribed Responsibilities)
- Performing the role of Analyst in Accounting Team
- Assisting the Accounting Manager in performing their duties and responsibilities
General
- Adhering to FCA’s Conduct Rules (both Individual and Senior Manager’s Conduct Rules)
- Adhering to FCA’s Principles of Business & PRA’s Fundamental Rules
- Adhering to all systems, controls & Regulatory guidelines
- Maintain compliance with all policies and procedures of the Bank
3. KEY TASKS
- Preparation of Branch’s daily BS/PL reports and any other supporting information
- Supporting to produce the external reports to BOE and FCA
- Monthly BSPL and administrative reconciliations
- Production of the calculation of quarterly VAT and Corp Tax instalment
- To archive file including updating spreadsheet
- Answer and investigate any accounting related queries within the Branch
- Contact and communicate with the relevant external agencies
- Input Hedge and test Hedge Effectiveness quarterly
- Report Hedge sold PL to related team
- Supporting of monthly RMC documents
- Counting monthly Deals by products for Compliance team
- Perform daily hedge accounting processes
- Cover for the other team members for daily operations when out of office.
- Any other necessary function of the department time to time.
4. REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Excellent numerical, analytical, and organisational skills.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present financial data clearly.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy (zero-tolerance for errors in financial reporting).
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict month-end/year-end deadlines.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, with a particular emphasis on complex Excel functions.
- Strong professional ethics and integrity in handling sensitive financial information.
5. ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
- As this is an entry-level role, prior exposure to financial services is not mandatory, but a strong academic background in accounting or finance is required.
- Experience in data entry, financial reporting, or administrative support roles is desirable.
- Basic understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and financial statement preparation is highly desirable.
6. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related degree preferred.
- Pursuing or intending to pursue a professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA).
- Basic knowledge of UK statutory reporting and tax obligations.
- Expertise in MS Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Advanced Formulas) and familiarity with accounting software/ERP systems.
The tasks listed in this job description are not exhaustive. Additional duties may be assigned by the manager and adjusted in line with organizational needs. The employee may also be assigned or transferred to different functions within the branch, depending on business needs.
7. MORE INFORMATION
- Work type: in person (no remote work arrangements available)
- Visa: Valid right to work in the UK (required)
- Address: 22 Bishopsgate, City of London, London
- Annual Salary: Will be determined after interviews depending on skills and experience
- Recruitment: Full-time / Permanent / 3-month probation
- Working hours: 7 hours/ 5 days (Mon-Fri, 08:30 – 16:30, 1 Hour lunch break)
- Holiday: 23 working days in the first full holiday year (+ UK Bank Holidays)
* Please note company’s holiday year runs from 1st Jan to 31st Dec
- Insurance: Group life assurance, Group income protection, Upon successful completion of probation period - Private health and dental insurance
- Recruitment period : Rolling basis (applications are reviewed on a rolling basis)
6. How to proceed
- (1) Document review (Written review of submitted documents)
- (2) Introductory screening call
※ Interview candidates will be notified individually only to those who pass the document screening and screening call.
- (3) First interview (Comprehensive evaluation of skills required for job performance through interview and language evaluation)
- (4) Second interview
- (5) Screening
Job Type: Full-time
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
