BNP Paribas ISPL - Vice President - Finance Controller (13-18 yrs)

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.

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 specialised 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

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.

About Business line/Function:

ISPL FSS is set up as a Shared Service Centre and works on an Extended Plus model, within a defined governance structure. It is a Global hub and delivers services to CIB Finance teams across the geographies. It is organized by 6 work streams and provides services across 29 countries.

Territory Fronting (CFO Support) - Territory Fronting team supporting APAC Finance is based in the APAC Nearshore centre at ISPL. The team provides support and assistance to APAC Local CFOs and their respective entities local finance teams on all topics and dimensions as a financial controller and other transversal topics. Territory fronting team comprises of Financial Controllers responsible for a country/ entities.

Position Purpose:

- Financial Controller is part of the ISPL FSS APAC CIB Finance Nearshore team and is primarily responsible for being the point of contact for the Local CFO(s) of the country(ies) under his/her responsibility in the APAC CIB Finance Nearshore team.

- Financial Controller ensures accuracy of financial data of the perimeter and exceptions are resolved in a timely manner.

- Financial Controller provides the CFO with global support on all financial dimensions as well as follows any projects impacting the country(ies) under the scope.

Responsibilities:

Direct Responsibilities:

- Periodic meetings with onshore CFO encompassing key finance topics:

- Analysing and supervising Financial Statements and Integrated view of Financial Accounting vs Management Accounting.

- Overseeing monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.

- Performing analytical review by business line and deliver strategic advice based on the data

- Participating in all local business activity, committees and local management support in partnership and as required with CFO.

- Assisting in presenting data and reports and support decision making where appropriate to achieve budget, target and strategies.

- Ad-Hoc requests and investigations.

- Supports delivery of Financial Reporting outputs actively collaborating day-to-day both in production and during the budget processes:

- Financial Review Paper (FRP) - Financial Statements Analysis.

- Management Accounting Detail Review (MADR) - Integrated view of Financial Accounting vs Management Accounting.

- FACT certification - Proactive support and back up to onshore CFO for FACT sign off.

- Budget & Forecast - Participate to the country level Budget process.

- Any other reporting to meet the CFO/Business requirement.

- Work in due collaboration with all teams within ISPL FSS to ensure the timely distribution of financial reports.

- Acting as the FSS APAC Nearshore Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for country related matters arising from but not limited to:

- Accounting Controls

- CIB Financial Accounting and Reporting Team

- CIB Management Accounting and Reporting Team

- Regional Fronting

- Local Finance CFO

- OFS implementation

- Adherence to OFS roll-out schedule initiated by the Region with adequate supervision over contributors

- Steer execution of SLA between ISPL & client entity.

- Responsible to Orchestra roll out with an adequate understanding of Local Finance organization, Process Qualification analysis & agreement with LF, FTE assessment and resourcing.

- Supervise and monitor knowledge transfer to FSS, training logistic, SMS deep dive sessions, process documentation adaptation, phases of shadow production & parallel run.

- FRP/MADR report setup coordination with Fresh IT teams.

- Handle relationship with senior stakeholders.

- Works with the local CFO on TAC/NAC and understand the impact of new products, transactions, and businesses on accounts. Coordination with the FSS Teams to apply it in the booking, reconciliation and maintenance of their accounts.

- Plays an active role in Projects, Systems Support, Operational Process Improvement:

- Supports and participate in projects impacting the CFO, Financial Accounting and Reporting Teams

- Supports implementation of Global Finance initiatives in Local Finance

- Collaborated with other Nearshoring platforms for best practice sharing and process improvement

Contributing Responsibilities:

Technical & Behavioral Competencies:

- Ability to adapt to change.

- Capability to work and interact with various people of different expertise and level.

- Client oriented

- Collaborative worker & team player

Specific Qualifications (if required):

- CA/CPA/ACCA or equivalent with minimum 10-12 years of experience in controllership roles or in at least several of the following disciplines preferably within a financial institution - financial accounting and control, financial planning and analysis, management reporting, budgeting, audit (internal/external), compliance and risk management positions

- Good accounting knowledge of banking products/activity

- In-depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles/IFRS, and a good understanding of regulatory environment and tax accounting principles applicable in Banking eco-system

- Strong understanding of financial and operational risk control requirements to ensure that financial systems in place are compliant and continuously monitored

- Good communication (oral and written), organisation and documentation skills.

Behavioral:

- Keen eye for detail

- Ability to work with global teams/ results driven

- Client focussed

- Willingness to work within stringent timelines and with agility to multi-task

- Good team player and collaborator

- Strong communication

- Analytical and problem-solving skills

Qualification : Chartered Accountant