About BNP Paribas Group:

BNP Paribas is a top-ranking bank in Europe with an international profile. It operates in 71 countries and has almost 199 000 employees. The Group ranks highly in its three core areas of activity: Domestic Markets and International Financial Services (whose retail banking networks and financial services are grouped together under Retail Banking & Services) and Corporate & Institutional Banking, centred on corporate and institutional clients. The Group helps all of its clients (retail, associations, businesses, SMEs, large corporates and institutional) to implement their projects by providing them with services in financing, investment, savings and protection. In its Corporate & Institutional Banking and International Financial Services activities, BNP Paribas enjoys leading positions in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas and has a solid and fast-growing network in the Asia/Pacific region.

About BNP Paribas India Solutions:

Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, a leading bank in Europe with an international reach. With delivery centers located in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, we are a 24x7 global delivery center. India Solutions services three business lines: Corporate and Institutional Banking, Investment Solutions and Retail Banking for BNP Paribas across the Group. Driving innovation and growth, we are harnessing the potential of over 6000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions.

About Business line/Function :

-         Ensure that financial reporting to the Head Office and Management is complete, accurate and compliant with Group accounting policies

-         Contribute to the pre-closing process 

-         Perform and document accounting controls and analysis

-         Contribute to the automation of certain accounting processes and the standardisation of booking schemes among entities.

-         Manage team and appraisals 

-        Manage Projects and provide strategic solutions 

Job Title:

Financial Accounting and Reporting Analyst

Ass Vice President /Manager 

Date:

Department:

Finance Shared Services

Location:

Mumbai/Chennai

Business Line / Function:

Finance Shared Services

Reports to:

(Direct)

Grade: 

(if applicable)

(Functional)

Head of Department 

Number of Direct Reports:

Directorship / Registration:

NA

Position Purpose

Provide a brief description of the overall purpose of the position, why this position exists and how it will contribute in achieving the team’s goal.

-          Support to oversee the smooth functioning of the department and ensuring consistent provision

-          Support To manage and motivate all departmental staff

-          Ensure the financial reporting to Head Office 

-           Accounting production and statutory accounts

Responsibilities

-          Oversee –Preparation of the financial reporting sent on a monthly basis to the Head Office: P&L, balance sheet, off balance sheet, annexes, tax book, regulatory reporting schedules

-          Manage Prepare ad hoc Financial Reportings for Head office upon request

-          Contribute to accounting controls and analysis as defined by the BNP Paribas Standard Accounting Control Plan.

-          Manage inter-company transactions reconciliation process managed well

-          Ensure the good coordination with the Regional Financial Reporting team, in particular during the pre-closing process and whenever an accounting issue needs to be addressed

-          Participate to Finance Projects linked to Head Office Financial Reporting

-          Contribute to BNP Paribas operational permanent control framework.

-          Monitor Financial Reporting through key performance and key risk indicators. In particular contribute to the elimination of manual reclassifications and warnings/missing items.

-          Work closely with regional Meter FR team  / Country and Head Office Finance in analyzing business performance

-          Provide analysis and response to questions raised by HO Finance / Regional Finance / internal management

-          On a timely basis, provide complete and accurate financial data to the Reporting Team for report production

-          Support-The Head of Department is required to lead, manage and develop the department to ensure it achieves the highest possible standards of excellence in all its activities.

-          Support HOD -To oversee the smooth functioning of the department and ensuring consistent provision · To manage and motivate all departmental staff

-          Support HOD in 

-          Forecasting financial results.

-          Overseeing the budgets.

-          Conducting risk management.

-          Evaluating and initiating investments.

-          Allocating resources and managing finances.

-          Recommending cost reduction strategies

-           

Report incidents and accounting issues

Education Background:

-          Chartered Accountant, CPA or equivalent

MBA Finance

#years of experience:

-          SVP/Senior Manager  – more than 12 years’ experience

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

-         Strong knowledge of Financial Products

-         Practical IFRS knowledge 

-         Strong PC skill: advance Excel, Word 

-         Knowledge of data extraction (e.g. Business Objects) would be an advantage

-         Good communication skill

-         Fluent English (mandatory)

-         Strong analytical mind

-         Team spirit

-         Hard working

Manages pressure and priorities during the closing process

-          

Specific Qualifications (if required)

Skills Referential

Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)

Adaptability

Attention to detail / rigor

Client focused

Ability to deliver / Results driven

Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)

Ability to understand, explain and support change

Analytical Ability

Ability to develop others & improve their skills

Ability to manage a project

Ability to anticipate business / strategic evolution

Education Level: 

 Master Degree or equivalent

Experience Level

At least 10 years