Assistant Vice President - Financial Accounting

About BNP Paribas India Solutions:
Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, European Unions 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 the recording of revenue arising from transactions from various activities including Global Market, Global banking activities and Financing activities.

Accounting & Control Functions
Banking Products is in charge of all financials topics linked to customers banking products - credit & cost of risk, payments, deposit, customer securities, fees, other provisions, related sundry accounts, etc. Measure and book the required adjustments in accounting to ensure completion and accurateness through all reporting axes, including the segmented axis. Review & perform the Suspense Provisioning. Calculation, booking and integrity checks related to IFRS9 Impairment Calculation Manage the cost of risk processing. Ensure the oversight of accounting controls performed by Banking Products Operations based on their monthly control results & quarterly sub-certification. Will be responsible for managing and preparing required reconciliations such as Nostro Reconciliation etc. Provide Finance supervision & completion on LoD1 control performed by Back Offices operations, ensuring accuracy and completeness of the data feeding done by the back-office operation tools related to Corporate Accounting & Expenses Providing support for Back and Middle offices in all the accounting aspects required. Provide assistance in coordination with the management in responding to questions from the external auditors, Operations, and other support groups by: o Ensuring prompt resolution and follow-up of questions / requests for information o Escalating problems/issues to the team leader and/or head Monthly accrual posting and review with local teams periodically. Maintain referential and database for the financials, which is the source for all reporting. Coordinate with local managers and local finance teams for month end reporting changes as maybe required. Contributing ResponsibilitiesProjects, Systems Support, Operational Process Improvements Participate in the upgrades/version releases of respective reporting tools. Assist in identifying operational process improvements in production, control procedures, and workflow organization to increase the teams efficiency and effectiveness. Other functions Observe the bank’s policies and procedures. Assist in any special project or request as directed by management. Technical & Behavioral CompetenciesTraining and occupational experience • Knowledge of Banking products is desirable • Working knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, both in IFRS and French GAAP (an asset) • IFRS9 impairment calculation knowledge will be a plus • High proficiency in computer skills and data analytics • Up to 7 years’ experience in Finance within the Banking sector (Financial Accounting, Reporting, Business/financial analysis), including audit and consultancy firms * Experience of working in an international environment appreciatedMethodologies, Tools & Technologies • Business Objects • Advanced knowledge of MS Excel (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF)