Manager Risk & Controls Professional

About Business line/Function:

Finance is one of the Key Support Function responsible for the Financial Control of the organization. The Key activities handled by the team includes, Expenses Management, Banking, Fund Management, Financial Accounting & Reporting, Compliance Management, Tax Operations, Invoicing and Collection, Audits and responsible in producing the Financial Statements of the entity.

The position of this role Risk and controls (R&C) Function within the Local Finance Team is required to proactively identify, manage, and mitigate financial and operational risks at the local function level. This role will enhance the Local Finance Teams ability to achieve its objectives while ensuring regulatory compliance, safeguarding assets, and promoting efficient and effective financial operations.

This function will support the Local Finance Team in managing risks and ensuring proactive adherence to organizational standards and local regulatory requirements, thereby improving the reliability and integrity of financial processes. Additionally, the function will act as a bridge between external reviewing team (inclusive of teams within and outside BNP) and the teams within ISPL Local Finance department as SPOC and coordinator during audits

Responsibilities

Identify and Assess Risks:

Develop and Maintain Effective Controls

Ensure Compliance

Support Financial Integrity

Promote a Risk-Aware Culture

Collaboration with OPC and 2LoD:

1. Local Financial Operations:

   Covering activities specific to the Local Finance Team, including financial reporting, invoicing, accounting, expense review & Cashflow management.

2. Local Compliance

   : Ensuring compliance with local regulations, tax laws, and reporting standards.

3. Risk Monitoring and Incident Reporting

   : Establishing processes for continuous monitoring of risks and prompt reporting of control failures or incidents within the local context.

4. The Risk analyst

   Conducts regular assessments, tests controls, and supports with performance of controls segregated from other Local Finance teams.
5. Manage any requests from the Group and ensure a smooth stake holder management.

Risk Assessment and Mitigation

Control Testing and Monitoring

Compliance Management

Fraud Prevention

Documentation and Incident Reporting

Training and Awareness

Collaboration with Risk ORM, OPC and 2LoD teams

Incident Management and Reporting

Other contributing responsibilities will include end-to-end coordination with the team, providing support to Internal and Statutory audits and bring a robust control in each of the processes to ensure clear accomplishment of tasks with less / minimum exposure to risk.

- Strong analytical skills, detail orientation, service commitment, solid organizational and interpersonal skills and expertise in subject Knowledge.

- Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment, prioritizes multiple tasks, and meets strict deadlines.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications and strong MS-Word & Excel skills required.

- Excellent communication skills and able to manage stressed work environment.

- Strong Result oriented and self-driven.

- To be prepared to travel as required as the team is split between Chennai and Mumbai

Chartered Accountant (CA) with 10 to 12 years of post-qualification experience in relevant industry

Skills Referential

Behavioural Skills:

Ability to collaborate / Teamwork

Creativity & Innovation / Problem solving

Attention to detail / rigor

Ability to deliver / Results driven

Transversal Skills:

Ability to manage a project

Ability to inspire others & generate people's commitment

Analytical Ability

Ability to understand, explain and support change

Ability to develop others & improve their skills

Education Level:

Master Degree or equivalent

Experience Level

At least 10 years

Other/Specific Qualifications