Senior Associate

- Contribute to the performance of the accounting control of BNP Paribas entities in America.

- Drive the account owner sign-off and some first level accounting control

- Perform and document accounting controls and analysis

- Contribute to some 2nd level control review and prepare some key controls (manual entries, data integrity check)

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the performance of 2nd level accounting controls on a list of key areas defined by the BNP Paribas Standard Accounting Control Group Plan, including manual entries, dormant accounts, accounts with abnormal direction, etc.
• Identify system / control deficiencies and propose solution to improve the accounting control environment
• Monitor the Accounting Control Repository Database, including update any changes in accounts and ownership
• Based on the Accounting Control Repository Database, monitor account justification collection and 1st level control sign-off and escalate problems identified.
• Monitor Accounting Control outcomes through key performance and key risk indicators
• Prepare key Group accounting control reporting and ad hoc control memo upon request when an issue is identified.
• Ensure the good coordination with the North/Latin America team, in particular whenever an accounting issue needs to be addressed
• Participate to Finance Projects linked to Accounting Controls
• Contribute to BNP Paribas operational permanent control framework.

Technical Competencies

- Chartered accountant or Accounting degree with relevant work experience 3 to 5 years (mandatory)

- Degree with a major in internal/external audit (optional)

- Banking and/or IFRS knowledge (mandatory)

- Strong PC skill: advance Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

- Knowledge of MS Access and data extraction (e.g. Business Objects)

- Former audit experience or experiences on the accounting controls within a Finance function in Banking and Financial Services (mandatory)

Behavioural Competencies

- Flexible working hours

- English fluent

- Portuguese linguistic skills (Optional)

- Good communication skill

- Strong analytical mind

- Team spirit

- Hard working

- Manages pressure and priorities during the closing process

- Curiosity and open to other cultures