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Ref #
111114839111437
Country
Portugal
Region
Lisboa
City
Lisboa
Contract type
Permanent
Professional Family
F08 - FINANCE ACCOUNTS AND MANAGEMENT CONTROL

Description

About the job

  • The main responsibility of this role is to work on specific accounting and financial information controls projects
  • These projects will involve working on implementation of a specific tool related to accounting and financial control plans areas throughout Finance, in closed relationship with IT and the Regions, Business lines, Functions identifying control solutions and reporting findings to Finance management

Your Main Activities Are

  • Contributing to the deployment and improvement project of the Beacon tool that is related to accounting and financial information controls as defined by Finance management
  • Review of the processes within the bank and developing good understanding of the control environment surrounding these processes that affect the Financial Statements and in general the financial reporting
  • Review and assess new requirements from users or the Group to address it to IT
  • Implement the proposed solutions across the impacted sites within Finance after the managerial review
  • Follow-up on the implementation of the Beacon solution across Finance (within the managed perimeter) and extension to all Finance Teams in the Metiers and Finance & Strategy, follow-up the requirements coming from Regions/Metiers/SMR/GFC (OPC finance LOD1 and 2LOD finance), evaluate them, prioritize them and have permanent contact with Business Analysist, Developers and users to keep enhancing the tool
  • Contribute to improve, automate and secure the reporting process from Beacon to Risk tool environment (360Risk-Op)
  • Support to the management for F&S of Esop, 360 Risk-OP libraries, COGNOS extractions, Tableau dashboard)
  • Provide support to the Regions, Metier, SMR and GFC during project implementation on the difficulties faced
  • Prepare KPI follow-up to management related to the tool implementation and follow remediation Action Plans 
  • Represent Standard and Controls and Group Financial Control team in various Finance projects in Infinity and outside it, when applicable

Profile and Skills to Success

  • Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance and/or Business
  • At least 3 years of professional experience in external or internal audit, control, or risk department. And previous experience in Finance or banking
  • Experience in leading small teams 2-3 members or leading small projects
  • Experienced working in an international environment
  • Knowledge of Business Process modelling
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Project management skills (set up governance, calendar, deliverables, critical path, budget, documentation update etc.)
  • Fluent in English, spoken and written
  • Knowledge of BNPP organization and business lines
  • Strong analytical skills and critical thinking, ability to challenge received information within the concept of control environment
  • Eye for detail
  • Strong sense of responsibility and reliability
  • Strong sense of organisation, ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
  • Strong planning and organizational skills: autonomy, capacity to manage several tasks in parallel and to prioritize to meet deadlines
  • Process analysis skills, IT requirement definition and problem-solving
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to convey complex concepts and findings to diverse audiences
  • Effective collaboration skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with different kind of stakeholders
  • Strong sense of user support, especially in the change management
  • Ability to share appropriate information with managerial bodies, the knowledge and best practises with colleagues
  • Ability to work in international environment and different stakeholders
  • Attention to detail and rigor
  • Ability to manage and facilitate a meeting, seminar, committee, training

About the Team

  • The Finance & Strategy function (F&S) ensures, for the BNP Paribas Group, the production and publication of accounting and financial management statements necessary for the management of the Group, financial and tax optimization along with the external growth strategy. It also plays an alert role vis-à-vis of General Management
  • F&S count +1800 employees specialized in Accounting, Reporting, Performance Steering, Tax, Control, Regulatory and Project to mention few of them.  F&S is organized around 3 mutualized regional platform (America, Europe and Asia/Pacific), 1 Shared Finance Service center located in India, Central F&S teams located in Paris and decentralized Finance, Tax and Development departments located in each BNPP country presence
  •  The Infinity EMEA Finance & Strategy Platform is the Regional EMEA Mutualized platform and Group platform delivering services that covers the whole financial dimension: Accounting production activities, reporting, control, transformation projects, IT and GDO. Our platform serves EMEA Countries and CFO´s, Group Head Office and also worldwide entities when it refers to projects (Transformations & IT). The Infinity EMEA Finance & Strategy Platform is located in a dual location Madrid and Lisbon

 

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Why joining BNP Paribas? 

  • Leading banking institution

Leading player in banking and financial services in Europe, BNP Paribas operates in 64 countries and has nearly 178,000 employees, including more than 144,000 in Europe 

  • International reach 

The Group holds key positions in several areas of banking and financial services that are structured around three operating divisions: 

 

  1. Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) connects companies needing financing and institutional clients looking for investment opportunities division that offers tailored financial solutions for corporate and institutional clients.

 

  1. Commercial, Personal Banking & Services (CPBS) brings together all our commercial banks and several specialised businesses

 

  1. Investment & Protection Services (IPS) combines a unique continuum of products and services across protection, saving, investment and real estate including specialised businesses offering a wide range of savings, investment and protection services

 

  • Our presence in Portugal

In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 9.220 employees, distributed across the Group's 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 centres of expertise providing value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates.

 

  • Diversity and Inclusion commitment 

BNP Paribas ´ambition is to cultivate an open and responsive environment for all that encourages collaboration and interaction. We demonstrate our commitment by actively contributing to the Group’s Diversity and Inclusion strategy and goals, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As part of our local Corporate and Social Responsibility – Diversity & Inclusion strategy, BNP Paribas Portugal is committed to:

  • Promote a fair and unbiased recruitment process and offer professional development opportunities to all employees
  • Celebrate diversity and advocate for inclusion, both externally and internally, encouraging employee’s participation, creating space for different voices to be heard.

To foster the effort of BNP Paribas Portugal, multiple initiatives and events take place throughout the year where our people can find out more on the importance of diversity inclusion at the workplace and in our society.

 

  • Remote Working Conditions

At BNP Paribas, we embrace a Smart Working framework based on trust, autonomy and collaboration. Within this framework, eligible employees can benefit from flexible remote working options adapted to our hybrid working environment. To ensure a comfortable and efficient working setup, eligible employees are provided with both office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional items at reduced prices. 

 

  • Commitment towards work/life balance

Supporting employees in a hybrid way of working while providing them with the means to maintain a work-life balance is an essential dimension of our Smart Working program. At BNP Paribas, we care about our employees’ wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and personal life. 

 

To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas please read our Employee Value Proposition and our Career path page.

 

* Please note that only applications submitted in English will be considered. 

* In case you are selected for this role, further documentation will be requested to support your hiring process.