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Position Purpose The main responsibility of the Subject Matter Stream (SMS) Intragroup is to ensure the accuracy of the financial and management accounting ledgers in line with the Group accounting policies and norms across various entities Support the Intercompany Regional competence center stream lead. 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 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 (SOPs) 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. BAU: Analysis and follow-up of intragroup discrepancies for all the entities in the scope of EMEA in coordination with transversal Monitoring I-CARe team with a focus on significant intragroup transactions but as well that are below the Group thresholds, hence looking at topics that could have been solved earlier in the regular closing process but not looked at. A dedicated documentation (the end-to end process description) should be realized to launch dedicated initiatives with one goal a direct feeding. Throughout all year, the team will be in charge of the preparation of Transfer Pricing Local Files for EMEA Affiliates according to Local Regulatory Requirements, deadlines and thresholds for their local tax administration with various responsibilities: Preparation of transaction files per entity with PnL intragroup operations of previous Fiscal Year, adding Matisse account, Regent Code and name of counterparty and amount in Reporting CCY to be noted that information coming from SAP, must be provided by SMS-CAE, so coordination among different teams is key. Qualification phase: The team must qualify all intragroup operations identified in transaction files (i.e. each accounting flow) in accordance with relevant transaction names included in Standard list provided and validated each year by Tax Group that identify all intragroup transaction type that may be engaged by EMEA affiliates. Provide to every Local team with Transaction files already prequalified identifying the major operations to Local teams for them to confirm and qualify other local operations for which pre-mapping was impossible at ISPL level. Compile the Transfer Pricing Local Files relying on Transfer Pricing templates provided by Tax Group and based on the qualified transaction files already validated by Local Teams, respecting local deadlines and thresholds if any. 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 teams 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 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 teams efficiency and effectiveness. Also assist in integrating and streamlining the reports under the teams responsibility 3.Observe the banks 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 SMS 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) 1+ years experience of financial and/or management accounting experience 1+ Chartered Accountant or 3+ 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
