Associate

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 24×7 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 Businessline/Function :

Financial Operating Platform :

Strong presence in 34 countries across the globe with a proven track record of delivering quality service, within the expected Turn Around Time (TAT) and with ability to challenge Status Quo and share Best Practices. Core activities includes processing of Vendor invoices, Employee claims, Intercompany Invoicing and Procurements.

Reporting is another piece within Finance Operating Platform, which is responsible for –

1.       MIS Reporting

2.       Fixed assets Reconciliation and Depreciation

3.       Audit support

4.       Management reporting

Job Title:

Associate / Sr Associate / Ast Manager / Manager 

Date:

Department:

FOP

Location:

MumbaiChennai

Business Line / Function:

CIB ITO QE

Reports to:

(Direct)

Manager

Grade: 

(if applicable)

(Functional)

Number of Direct Reports:

Directorship / Registration:

NA

Position Purpose

The Jobholder is responsible for the timely and accurate reporting in financial accounting systems, production of the monthly expenses accounting including preparation of standard and ad hoc reports, calculation of intercompany charges/billing, responding to audit queries and coordinating with various teams to ensure proper completion of monthly deliverable. 

All local accounting is performed in accordance with relevant and applicable instructions, requirements within the deadlines set forth, with complete audit trail to follow. 

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

·        Prepare and book closing entries (daily / monthly) in accounting and financial systems for accruals, prepayments, Depreciations, intercompany, rent deferrals, Fixed asset reconciliations etc. as necessary. 

·        Perform month-end financial closing for his / her entities 

·        Perform reconciliation between Accounting system and Financial ledger to substantiate balances and breaks solving 

·        On a timely basis, provide complete and accurate financial data to the Reporting Team for report production 

·        Provide assistance in responding to questions / requests for information to auditors, regulators 

·        Escalating problems / issues to the management.

·        Good analytical skills ,GL Processing & reconciliation , Month end closing 

·        Meet timeline for statutory reporting , Indian GAAP & SAP knowledge

·        Preparation of Management reports and Statistics. 

·        KPI and MIS

                                              

Contributing Responsibilities

·         Assist in identifying process improvements in production, control procedures, and workflow organization to increase the team’s efficiency and effectiveness.

·         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.

·        Provide cross-training to colleagues and perform specific duties as assigned (e.g. coverage for colleagues)

·        Willingness to take initiatives and take ownership of work

·        Flexible to work in shift

·        Stakeholder management

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of Ms excel and basic knowledge of VBA
• Sound knowledge of accounting skills
• Prior experience in SAP, Concur or any other ERP systems 
• Comfortable with basic office tools (MS Word, Outlook and Powerpoint)

Specific Qualifications (if required)

–         B.Com , M.Com / MBA Finance (desired)

Skills Referential

Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)

Communication skills – oral & written

Ability to collaborate / Teamwork

Ability to deliver / Results driven

Creativity & Innovation / Problem solving

Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)

Ability to understand, explain and support change

Analytical Ability

Ability to develop and adapt a process 

Ability to develop others & improve their skills

Choose an item.

Education Level: 

 Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Experience Level

At least 3 years

Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)