About Business line/Function:
Finance - 2LoD Controls
Position Purpose
- Contribute to the performance of 2nd level accounting control of BNP Paribas entities in Asia Pacific.
- Drive the account owner sign-off and first level accounting control certification process
- Perform and document accounting controls and analysis
- Contribute to the automation of certain accounting control processes and the standardisation of booking schemes among entities.
Responsibilities
Direct 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 deal and position reconciliations, nostro reconciliations, manual entries, dormant accounts, risk rating and provisioning, intercompany reconciliation, internal deals, FX sell-down etc.
- Identify system / control deficiencies and propose solution to improve the accounting control workplace
- Monitor account and 1st level control sign-off and escalate problems identified.
- Contribute to the preparation of the “Entity Control Reports” that provides Chief Financial Officers with an overview of accounting control outcome on a monthly basis.
- Monitor Accounting Control outcomes through key performance and key risk indicators
- Prepare ad hoc control memo upon request when an issue is identified.
- Ensure the good coordination with the Regional Financial Reporting team, in particular whenever an accounting issue needs to be addressed
- Report incidents and accounting issues.
Contributing Responsibilities
- Contribute to BNP Paribas operational permanent control framework.
Technical & Behavioral Competencies
- Qualified Chartered Accountant
- Accounting degree or equivalent
- Banking (mandatory)
- IFRS knowledge (Preferable)
- Solid understanding of financial instruments and developed skills in analysis of business supporting processes from accounting control