Job Title: Analyst / Associate / Senior Associate

Department: Subject Matter Stream

About Function: The Team is responsible for the timely and accurate reporting in financial and management accounting systems, production of the monthly expenses / revenue accounting and management reporting including preparation of standard and ad hoc reports, supporting the annual expense budget & periodic forecasts exercise, calculation of intercompany charges/billing, ensure the accuracy of transactional level details, calculate and report cost of risk charged to investment-banking activities and report revenue at the client, business and contract levels, responding to audit queries and coordinating with various teams to ensure proper completion of monthly deliverable. 

All local reporting is performed in accordance with relevant and applicable instructions, requirements within the deadlines set forth, with complete audit trail to follow.

Position Purpose: 

The Jobholder is responsible for the timely and accurate reporting in financial and management accounting systems, production of the monthly expenses / revenue accounting and management reporting including preparation of standard and ad hoc reports, supporting the annual expense budget & periodic forecasts exercise, calculation of intercompany charges/billing, ensure the accuracy of transactional level details, calculate and report cost of risk charged to investment-banking activities and report revenue at the client, business and contract levels, responding to audit queries and coordinating with various teams to ensure proper completion of monthly deliverable. 

All local reporting is performed in accordance with relevant and applicable instructions, requirements within the deadlines set forth, with complete audit trail to follow.

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

Management Accounting & Control Functions

·       Perform reconciliation between various Management accounting systems to substantiate balances and breaks pertaining to both expenses and revenues.

·       Post monthly entries (accruals/prepayments) & Flash/Actuals adjustments in management accounting system for correct management reporting, as applicable

·       Ensure monthly revenues reporting (Flash/Actuals) & other related management reporting (Cost of Risk/European Central Bank reporting/etc) to Head Office are completed within pre-set deadlines

·       Ensure completion of client level loading/reporting tasks, FA/MA certificates and other Management reports

·       Actively participate in the budget and forecast exercises following HO and Regional PM guidelines

·       Assist in monthly system parameters checking; update and maintain referential (i.e. mapping tables) for which the team is responsible

·       Work closely with regional Meter PMs / Country PMs 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

·       Preparation of business line wise reports providing insights to the management on business performance (covering P&L and headcount) using BI solutions such Tableau, Alteryx, Power BI

·       Provide assistance in responding to questions / requests for information to auditors, regulators 

·       Escalating problems / issues to the team manager 

·       Providing quality service to other groups 

·       Perform necessary controls, raising questions to the senior reporting analysts for further guidance on material issues

·       Document and keep procedures for the production of all reporting tasks up-to-date

Contributing Responsibilities

Projects, Systems Support, Operational Process Improvements

·       Assist in identifying process improvements in production, control procedures, and workflow organization to increase the team’s efficiency and effectiveness

·       Participate in the upgrades / version releases of respective reporting tools, as well as system amendments / enhancements required to facilitate new / modified reporting requirements. In connection with this effort, assist in user acceptance testing and trouble-shooting after deployment.

·       Help formulate system enhancements for operational process improvements in production, control procedures and workflow to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Assisting in integrating and streamlining reporting under the team’s responsibility.

·       Provide cross-training to colleagues and perform specific duties as assigned (e.g. coverage for colleagues

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

• Solid understanding of financial instruments and developed skills in analysis of business supporting processes from accounting control perspective
• Expert knowledge of Accounting and Financial Management, IFRS knowledge would be an added advantage
• Expert knowledge of Windows suites including MS Excel, Word and Power Point. Writing macros in MS Excel / Visual Basic coding would be added advantage.
• Meticulous, eye for detail and should be able to work under pressure
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Former audit experience or experiences on the accounting controls within a Finance function in Banking and Financial Services (mandatory)

Specific Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant or experienced MBA or Semi Qualified CA (no.of years differs at each level from 2 to 8 years of experience)
• Experience of financial and/or management accounting experience (no.of years differs at each level from 2 to 8 years of experience)
• IFRS or FRENCH GAAP experience preferred
• Ability to deliver excellent results within the established timeframes while managing multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent analytical and self-motivational skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Self-starter and team player, able to work independently and collaboratively with various teams in a deadline-focused environment

Skills Referential (Required knowledge, skills and abilities)

Technical Skills:

• Management Accounting and Reporting experience
• Excellent analytical skills
• Microsoft suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Behavioral Skills: 

• Ability to deliver excellent results within the established timeframes while managing multiple priorities
• Ability to collaborate / Teamwork
• Ability to deliver / Results driven
• Client focused
• Ability to develop and adapt a process
• Ability to set up relevant performance indicators

Education Level: CA/Inter CA with relevant years of experience

Location: Mumbai (Goregaon or Thane)

About BNP Paribas Group:

BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank and key player in international banking. It operates in 65 countries and has nearly 185,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main fields of activity: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialized businesses including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment, and protection solutions; and Corporate & Institutional Banking, focused on corporate and institutional clients. Based on its strong diversified and integrated model, the Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realize their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, BNP Paribas has four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy, and Luxembourg. The Group is rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model across several Mediterranean countries, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. As a key player in international banking, the Group has leading platforms and business lines in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. BNP Paribas has implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group's performance and stability.

About BNP Paribas India Solutions:

Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, European Union’s leading bank 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 10000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At BNP Paribas, we passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected and can bring their authentic selves to work. We prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of any kind and our policies promote equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, irrespective of, but not limited to their gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, colour, national origin, age, religion, social status, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status etc. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in.