Senior Associate/Assistant Manager - Controls

Job Description

Position Purpose Contribute to the performance of 2nd level accounting control of BNP Paribas entities in EMEA. Drive the account owner sign-off and first level accounting control certification process Perform and document accounting controls and analysis Contribute to 2nd level control reviews and prepare some key controls (manual entries, data integrity check) Contribute to the automation of certain accounting control processes and the standardisation of booking schemes among entities. Responsibilities Direct/Contributing Responsibilities Perform/review control testing over Level 2 accounting controls that are allocated to ISPL & provide formal assessment of control quality & recommendations for improvement as required this is an on-going process throughout each month Maintenance of control justification tool incl. static update and testing for any new activities as required Perform monthly system tool process publishing balances to owners, ensuring all responses received on time & collating issues Monitor Accounting Control outcomes through key performance and key risk indicators Reporting on status of Regional Finance procedures (review status) and tracking external/internal Finance audit recommendations Liaise with Regional Finance and other control functions as required on a regular and timely basis Perform reporting to Regional management over control work performed on agreed format/frequency Support remediation actions for control process issues identified Maintain up-to-date procedures for all controls operated by the Level 2 Controls team Participate to Finance Projects linked to Accounting Controls Contribute to BNP Paribas operational permanent control framework. Technical & Behavioral Competencies - Qualified Chartered Accountant - Accounting degree or equivalent with relevant work experience - 3 to 5 years mandatory experience on accounting audit or accounting control - Banking (mandatory) - IFRS knowledge (Preferable) - Solid understanding of financial instruments and developed skills in analysis of business supporting processes from accounting control perspective - Knowledge of Banking products - Strong organizational skills, rigorous, and self-disciplined - Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a strong control environment - Good communication skills, (i.e. writing, listening, presentation) - Advanced technical skills (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) - Former audit experience or experiences on the accounting controls within a Finance function in Banking and Financial Services (mandatory) Specific Qualifications (if required) Skills Referential Behavioural Skills : (Please select up to 4 skills) Ability to collaborate / Teamwork Attention to detail / rigor Ability to deliver / Results driven Communication skills - oral & written Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills) Ability to understand, explain and support change Analytical Ability Ability to develop and adapt a process Ability to manage a project Ability to set up relevant performance indicators Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent Experience Level At least 3 years