Lead Accountant

Role Title: Lead Accounting

Work Location – Bengaluru (Availability to work in all SG GSC offices as per need) Hybrid Model – weekly 3-4 days working from office

Organization Overview

Société Générale is one of the leading European financial services groups. Based on a diversified and integrated banking model, the Group combines financial strength and proven expertise in innovation with a strategy of sustainable growth, aiming to be the trusted partner for its clients, committed to the positive transformations of society and the economy. Set up in 2000, Société Générale Global Solution Centre (SG GSC), a 100% owned subsidiary of Société Générale has over 12,000 employees across its Bangalore and Chennai facilities in India. The subsidiary is focused on Application Development and Maintenance, Infrastructure Management, Business Process Management and Knowledge Process Management, to Société Générale’s business lines across the world with focus on an outcome-based business approach. We are an employee focused organization; known for the extensive opportunities we provide for career progression and development. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Website: https://globalsolutioncenter.societegenerale.in/en/

Purpose of the Role

Candidate is required to perform various accounting reviews like RCG, Passeralle, Manual entries, RDJ, BCT, Stock, Cash breaks etc. and the candidate should be well-versed with the Control Framework with domain expertise in the review of business processes (Finance Processes in Investment Banking).

Responsibilities in the Role

The role incumbent, as the Lead Accounting will be responsible for:

Responsibilities in the Role as Lead Accounting

1. Control Planning and Execution:

· Well-versed in planning and scoping of controls.

· Manage review execution and support reporting processes.

2. Stakeholder Management:

· Strong in managing senior stakeholders, including Department Heads and Executive Committee (Exco) members.

· Effectively communicate findings and recommendations to senior management. Global Solution Centre

3. Subject Matter Expertise:

· Deliver SME on business processes, preferably with an Internal Audit or External Audit background within Investment Banking.

. Stay updated with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

4. Review and Delivery Management:

· Experienced in reviews and delivery management with a hands-on approach.

· Drive local and global initiatives across Control, Risk, and Assurance functions to promote operational excellence.

· Hands-on experience in delivering digital initiatives to enhance audit processes.

5. Leadership and Team Management:

· Lead and mentor a team of analysts, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality deliverables.

· Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment.

6. Risk Management:

· Oversee the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks within the business processes.

· Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Qualifications/ Abilities/ Skills Required:

6 to 10 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Assurance, and Accounting.

• CA Qualification is must

• Proficient understanding of Investment Banking products and processes, including key applications.

• Strong accounting knowledge and familiarity with IFRS.

• Ability to analyse both tactical and strategic topics effectively.

• Independent decision-making capability, persuasive communication, and a fact-seeking mindset. • Excellent technical interpretation skills.

• Conduct thorough reviews of audit work papers and guide team members towards quality deliverables with a hands-on approach.

• Strong organizational skills in managing timelines for internal meetings, stakeholder interactions, and deliveries.

Required Skills/Abilities/ Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• CA qualified (Mandatory)

• Bachelor’s degree BCom/BBA (Mandatory)