AM – SMS – Intercompany

Key Responsibilities

• Perform the Regional competence center Intercompany Processes along with supporting the head
• Drive the production of the Financial and Management accounting for a business unit (entity or business line)
• Build the coordination and governance between Platforms and Regional Finance teams for efficient delivery and optimal set up
• Engage with the Finance Controllers to discuss financial and management accounting results, trend and variances
• Promote the OFS processes and usages from the financial and management accounting, controls and reporting perspective, in close coherence with the F&S practice
• Prepare the Standard Operating Processes (SOP’s) for productions teams to follow in the target operating model
• Perform account activity/ ledgers for accuracy of financial data and drive timely and accurate inter-company reconciliations
• Build a strong control environment as defined by the BNP Paribas Standard Accounting Control Plan and ensure a strong level 1 control framework
• Engage with External Audit, Regulators and internal control teams and drive the resolution of their queries
• Execute the BCM responsibilities for respective team/business:
• Define and implement proper permanent controls on BCP activities on their scope.

Quarter Ends:

• Perform Intercompany reconciliation and analyze Gaps to maintain within Threshold
• Analyze BC150 posting to see if the same is relevant and make necessary amendments
• Timely communication with all the stakeholders
• Ensure deadlines are followed
• Monitor Team deliverables
• Manage audit requests from External Audit, Regulators and internal control teams.

Interclosing:

• To solve open breaks during closing
• To perform interclosing for month ends
• To look for permanent solution for interco breaks
• To analyze and delete BC150

Generic:

• Support and manage the Interco team in day-to-day activities
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders on operational matters
• Ensure compliance with best practices and company policies
• Driving force to contribute to the continuous improvement of CIB Interco processes
• To have end to end knowledge of various Banking products
• Conduct Internal Trainings on product and Interco process for knowledge Sharing

Controls:

• Review and implement robust controls framework regularly for consistent high quality delivery
• Identify and mitigate risks in process delivery, focus on process enhancements/harmonization and ensure a proficient setup to increase the team’s efficiency and effectiveness § Direct contribution to BNP Paribas operational permanent control framework, adhere to compliance requirements, SLA preparation / review and review of operational procedures

Contributing Responsibilities Change Management

• 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 troubleshooting after deployment.
• Assist in identifying operational process improvements in production, control procedures, and workflow organization to increase the team’s efficiency and effectiveness. Also assist in integrating and streamlining the reports under the team’s responsibility
• Observe the bank’s policies and procedures
• Assist in any special project or request as directed by management

Qualification & Requirements

TECHNICAL & BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Excellent financial planning, budgeting and forecasting skills, attention to detail
• Excellent communication and presentation skills –
• Strong business and financial acumen to see and model the current and future state of FP&A –
• Strong leadership & organizational skills, ability to prioritize
• Building high performance teams by displaying strong mentoring skills
• Solutions-oriented thinker who is able to generate ideas and drive efficiency
• Strong achievement drive with ability to work independently and collaboratively with various local, regional and global teams
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with fluctuating priorities and deadlines
• Knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP reporting and analysis experience in a medium to large organization. Experience in financial reporting and analysis includes preparation of US GAAP and IFRS financial statements and financial reports for senior management.
• Basic Corporate Banking product knowledge
• Ability to obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the general ledger structure and financial reporting
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
• Work with the Controller to ensure a clean and timely year end audit
• Support Controller with special projects and workflow process improvements
• Ability to learn new systems and products quickly
• Knowledge of business desktop applications (MS Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel (formulas, pivot tables, charts, and graphs)
• Effective analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS (IF REQUIRED)

• 8+ years’ experience of financial and/or management accounting experience
• 8+ Chartered Accountant or 10+ experienced MBA or Semi Qualified CA
• IFRS or US 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

• Ability to deliver / Results driven
• Attention to detail / rigor
• Communication skills – oral & written
• Client focused
• Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)
• Analytical Ability
• Ability to develop and adapt a process
• Ability to develop and adapt a process
• Ability to understand, explain and support change

Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)

• 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

Benefits

• Insurance Benefits
• Retirement Benefits
• Vacation Policy
• Other Perks and Benefits…