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:
The Subject Matter Stream is primarily responsible for month end closing along with providing oversight and control over day-to-day transactions, operations and activities, including variation analysis from transactions from various activities including Global Market, Global banking activities and Financing activities.
Job Title:
Vice President, Lead – Interco
Date:
2025
Department:
Subject Matter Streams
Location:
Mumbai
Business Line / Function:
Finance Shared Services
Reports to:
(Direct)
VP/AVP
Grade:
(if applicable)
-
(Functional)
Number of Direct Reports:
Directorship / Registration:
NA
Position Purpose
The main responsibility of the Subject Matter Stream (SMS) Intragroup Lead is to ensure the accuracy of the financial and management accounting ledgers in line with the Group accounting policies and norms across various entities
•Lead the Intercompany Regional competence center stream.
•Be an expert on products, tools and accounting schema, Intercompany processes as per Subject Matter Stream Target Operating Model and ensure these processes are followed and documented
Drive timely and accurate closing of financial and management accounting in line with Group standards and guidelines
Direct Responsibilities
• Lead the Regional competence center for Intercompany Processes along with managing the team
• 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
• Review the Standard Operating Processes (SOP’s) for productions teams to follow in the target operating model
• Review 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:
-Lead 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
People Management : - Set objectives, ensure accurate performance evaluation, provide regular feedback, manage talent pool and career paths, support mobility for the teams § Coach team of finance professionals and guide their career planning § Manage costs by driving efficiencies, effective hiring for optimal team pyramids, etc.
Contributing Responsibilities Change Management ·
1.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.
2.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
3.Observe the bank’s policies and procedures
4.Assist in any special project or request as directed by management g
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
1.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.
2.Basic Corporate Banking product knowledge
3.Ability to obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the general ledger structure and financial reporting
4.Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
5.Work with the Controller to ensure a clean and timely year end audit
6.Support Controller with special projects and workflow process improvements
7.Ability to learn new systems and products quickly
8.Knowledge of business desktop applications (MS Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint)
9.Advanced knowledge of MS Excel (formulas, pivot tables, charts, and graphs)
10.Effective analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Specific Qualifications (if required)
· 14+ years’ experience of financial and/or management accounting experience
· 12+ Chartered Accountant or 15+ 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
Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)
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
Choose an item.
Education Level:
Master Degree or equivalent
Experience Level
Indifferent
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
