[CareSite] CA Experienced required at a leading bank as Senior associate

BNP Paribas Group

BNP Paribas (www.bnpparibas.com), is a European leader in global banking and financial services and is one of the strongest  banks in the world (Rated AA by Standard & Poor's i.e. 3rd rating on a scale of 22).Headquartered in France, BNP Paribas has one of the largest international networks with operations in more than 80 countries and 200,000 employees. Its three core businesses are:

•       Corporate and Investment Banking

•       Retail Banking

•       Investment Solutions

   

BNP Paribas India Solutions Pvt Ltd.

BNP Paribas India Solutions (BNPPISPL) is a global delivery centre for BNP Paribas Group, BNPPISPL provides IT Solutions, BPO and Knowledge Services to the international Corporate and Investment Banking business of BNP Paribas Group. BNPPISPL was created in 2005

 

BNPPISL is looking for experienced professionals in the core finance domain in the areas of management accounting, financial reporting and accounting controls. This group will service multiple BNP Paribas CIB locations worldwide.

 

Job and Person Specification

 

Job Role

Senior Associate - Level 2 Accounting Controls and Monitoring

Location

Mumbai

Department

 Finance Shared Services  

Shift Timings , if any:  

 EMEA timings

Job Purpose :

-         Contribute to the performance of the accounting control of BNP Paribas entities.

-         Drive the account owner sign-off and some first level accounting control

-         Perform and document accounting controls and analysis

-         Contribute to some 2nd level control review and prepare some key controls (manual entries, data integrity check)

Key Responsibilities :

-         Contribute to the performance of 2nd level accounting controls on a list of key areas defined by the BNP Paribas Standard Accounting Control Group Plan, including manual entries, dormant accounts, accounts with abnormal direction, etc. 

-         Identify system / control deficiencies and propose solution to improve the accounting control environment

-         Monitor the Accounting Control Repository Database, including update any changes in accounts and ownership

-         Based on the Accounting Control Repository Database, monitor account justification collection and 1st level control sign-off and escalate problems identified.

-         Monitor Accounting Control outcomes through key performance and key risk indicators

-         Prepare key Group accounting control reporting and ad hoc control memo upon request when an issue is identified.

-         Ensure the good coordination with the Regional team, in particular whenever an accounting issue needs to be addressed

-         Participate to Finance Projects linked to Accounting Controls

-         Contribute to BNP Paribas operational permanent control framework.

 

 

Candidate Requirements for the role:

 

•       Education Background:

-         Chartered accountant or Accounting degree with relevant work experience (mandatory)

-         Degree with a major in internal/external audit (optional)

•       #years of experience:

-         Senior Associate - 3 to 5 years

•       Technical knowledge & Skills:   

-         Banking and/or IFRS knowledge (mandatory)

-         Strong PC skill: advance Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

-         Knowledge of MS Access and data extraction (e.g. Business Objects)

•       Preferred Industry / Domain experience :

-         Former audit experience or experiences on the accounting controls within a Finance function in Banking and Financial Services (mandatory)

•       Behavioural Skills / Competencies:

-         Flexible working hours

-         English fluent

-         Good communication skill

-         Strong analytical mind

-         Team spirit

-         Hard working

-         Manages pressure and priorities during the closing process

-         Curiosity and open to other cultures

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