Ben Joseph Hosking

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Email: acesj9@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE

Macqua rie Bank London,

UK

Financial Analyst (Contractor) - Trading Finance Nov 2013 – Mar

2014

Responsible for the preparation of monthly management reporting deliverables across the trading business (Fixed

I ncome, Currency, Commodities & Equities):

o Performed at a business unit level for Metals & Agriculture trading desk. A lso regionally, consolidated for

E urope, Middle East & Africa (EMEA).

o Reports would include financials, variance analysis, commentary, and rolling forecasting.

Detailed expense analysis conducted and monitored on monthly basis for business heads.

Ownership and maintenance of the transfer pricing financial model, ensuring appropriate P&L distribution across

global legal entities.

Supporting the needs of the business by providing any ad-hoc reporting & analysis that may be needed by senior

management.

I nvestec Bank London,

UK

Financial Control – Capital Markets Sep 2012 – Oct

2013

Accountant within the Capital Markets Group, specifically accounting for the Kensington loan warehouses,

securitised vehicles and investment companies, as well as the Residential Mortgage Backed Securities (RMBS)

entities. Primary responsibilities included:

o Performing financial accounting and reporting for assigned legal entities to meet periodic reporting

requirements at month end, half year, year end.

o Preparation of statutory financial statements under IFRS

o Variance analysis and commentary of P&L drivers for key stakeholders.

Assisting in due diligence and analysis for group transactions including securitisations and asset purchases.

Valuation of derivative financial instruments and related hedge accounting for currency & basis swaps.

Monthly cost analysis of detailed invoicing from outsourced mortgage servicer.

T ravel – Americas & Eu rope Jan 2012 – Aug

2012

F M R I nvestments Perth, Australia

Accountant Analyst – M ining & Commodities J un 2009 – Dec 2011

Working within small finance team, performing accounting & finance requirements for the Company’s

i nvestments, including a gold mine, copper mine, toll milling plant and several other small businesses. Primary

responsibilities included:

o Maintenance of general ledger and integrity of the accounts

o Preparation of monthly board pack, including financials, KPIs, commentary, cash flow and rolling forecasts

o Contributing annual and periodic budgets for the FMR Group

Analysis provided for due diligence on business proposals, including acquisitions and mine-site strategic planning.

Develop and maintain procedures & process improvements including Business Objects reporting system

P KF M ack & Co Perth,

A ustralia

Graduate Accountant – Business Services Advisory J ul 2008 – Apr

2009

Assisting on business services advisory matters for clients, including maintaining financial accounts, taxation

services and research.

EDUCATION

I nstitute of Chartered Accountants Australia

Completed 2011

o Postgraduate diploma in Chartered Accounting (GradDipCA)

Curtin University of Technology, Perth Australia

Completed 2008

o Bachelor of Commerce – Double Major in Accounting & Finance (BCom)

SKILLS & INTERESTS

Licenses: C hartered Accountant (Since 2011 – 1 st t ime passes - Lic # 450128)

Technical: Strong accounting knowledge, financial planning and analysis, Excel (Advanced), MS Office – Word,

PowerPoint, Hyperion Essbase, Business Objects, Peoplesoft

Fu rther Studies: ‘ Financial Modelling for Strategic Decision’ (ICAA – 2014)

I nterests: T ravelling, Property, Investing, Fitness, Sports – Australian Rules Football, Basketball,

Tennis, Football

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