Assistant Manager - FS BS- Jigsaw

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:

Assistant Manager

Job Title:

Assistant Manager

Date:

July 9, 2024

Department:

Finance Shared Services

Location:

Mumbai/Chennai

Business Line / Function:

CIB

Reports to:

(Direct)

Manager

Grade: 

(if applicable)

(Functional)

Number of Direct Reports:

Directorship / Registration:

NA

Position Purpose

Position Purpose – Team member – Financial Reporting

The position is for Ass Manager and Manager to lead a team of 2 to 4 

• Ensure the financial reporting to Head Office 
• Accounting production and statutory accounts- understanding 
• Contribute to the documentation and automation of the processes.

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

• Preparation of the financial reporting sent monthly to the Head Office: P&L, balance sheet, off balance sheet, annexes, tax book, regulatory reporting schedules.
• Manage ad hoc Financial Reporting for Head office upon request.
• Manage controls and analysis as defined by the BNP Paribas Standard Accounting Control Plan.
• Manage inter-company transactions reconciliation and solve Interco breaks.
• Participate to Finance Projects linked to Head Office Financial Reporting
• Ensure the good coordination with the Regional Financial Reporting team, during the pre-closing process and whenever an accounting issue needs to be addressed.
• Participate to Finance Projects linked to Head Office Financial Reporting
• Contribute to the elimination of manual reclassifications and warnings/missing items and work towards solving at source. 
• 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.
• Support-The Head of Department is required to lead, manage, and develop the department to ensure it achieves the highest possible standards of excellence in all its activities.
• Support HOD -To oversee the smooth functioning of the department and ensuring consistent provision · To manage and motivate all departmental staff.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

·       Strong knowledge of accounting under IFRS

·       Strong knowledge of Financial Products

·       Comfortable with basic office tools (Lotus Notes, MS Word, Outlook)

·       Excellent knowledge and use of MS Excel

·       Good communication skill

·       Analytical skills 

·       Stakeholder management 

·       Very high comfort with working with numbers: rigor, analytical mind-set, ability to interpret numbers. 

·       Strong sense of organization, ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

·       Hard working

·       Team spirit

·       Curiosity and open to other cultures

Candidate Requirements for the role:

•       Education Background:

-        Chartered Accountant, CPA or equivalent

•       #years of experience: 

-        2 to 6 years

•       Technical knowledge & Skills:      

-        Strong knowledge of accounting 

-        Strong knowledge of Financial Products

-        Proficient in MS Office applications such as Excel, Word PowerPoint

-        Preference to candidates with Awareness / exposure to GIFT City regulations and compliances including SEZ compliances

-        Ability to adapt to core accounting and multitude of back-office systems

•       Preferred Industry / Domain experience :

-        Experience within a Finance function in Banks / NBFC

-        From a leading Chartered Accountancy firm with awareness / exposure to GIFT City regulations and compliances including SEZ compliances

•       Behavioural Skills / Competencies:

-        Good communication skills

-        Ability to work with colleagues across time zones (APAC and Paris)

-        Very high comfort with working with numbers: rigor, analytical mind-set, ability to interpret numbers 

-        Strong sense of organization, ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

-        Hard working, Team player

Specific Qualifications (if required)

Skills Referential

Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)

Ability to deliver / Results driven

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Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)

Ability to develop and adapt a process 

Ability to understand, explain and support change

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Education Level: 

 Master Degree or equivalent

Experience Level

At least 2 years

Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)