Description
We are seeking a Business Finance Analyst to join our team in Mumbai, India. As a Business Finance personnel, you will ensure accurate reporting of periodic P&L, Risk and BS on the basis of sound business/product understanding along with strong accounting & system knowhow.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the accurate and timely production of daily T+1 P&L production, attribution and analysis.
- Providing daily commentary and variance investigation to Front Office traders and senior Finance managers.
- Break investigation and resolution: Model vs Actual(Ledger) Cash, FO/MO system vs trade docs etc.
- Market Conformity Check exceptions resolution.
- Balance sheet substantiation, i.e. obtaining requisite supports for GL accounts in line with MRP policy; FX Balance review.
- Production of various MIS reports for the above businesses within agreed timelines.
- Performs month end close activities- SAP journals, reconciliations, balance sheet substantiations and reporting.
- Performs QA function for processes within his/her teams remit and regularly assesses the effectiveness of the checks.
- Engages with CTB/SME (Change the Bank / Subject Matter Expert) in order to deliver change.
- First level of escalation for team issues and for stakeholder escalation.
- Manages the resolution of product reconciliation break/exception items in a timely manner.
- Process standardization across business.
- Provides summary of KRI's for their business area and remediation plans where SLA's are being missed and/or where issues exist.
- Responsible for ensuring that KOPs are reviewed for relevance and effectiveness on a timely basis.
- Interaction with global stakeholders & auditors.
Requirements:
- An experience of 5-7 years in the core accounting function of an organisation would be an advantage.
- Strong understanding of financial market products such as Loans, Equities & OTC.
- Adaptable and culturally aware. Experience of working in a global environment preferable.
- Ensure team work culture is practiced.
- Ability to learn quickly.
- Ability to communicate effectively (oral & written) & strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
- Well organized & able to clearly present results of work.
- Essentials Competent use of MS-Office – specifically Excel and Access.
- Working with multiple data sources and having confidence in figures and presentation.
- Accuracy-driven and able to self review reports and other deliverables effectively.
- Be comfortable & willing to drive process improvement.
- Be able to constructively challenge.
- Be inquisitive.
- Knowledge of SAP and programming skills helpful but not required.
- SAP need to be learned quickly though.
- Should be diligent, thorough, shows initiative and is proactive.
- Proven ability to own and develop successful relationships with RPL, Operations and CSR.
- Excellent team worker, able to work in virtual global teams and in a matrix organization.
- Open minded, able to share information, transfer knowledge and expertise to team members.
- Flexibility regarding problem solving.
- Keeps pace with technical innovation and market driven initiatives and maintains a broad understanding of the GBS offering.
- Strong interpersonal/good negotiations skills are required, in parts leadership.
- Education / Certification: MBA (finance) or CA / ICWA / CFA.
What we offer:
- Best in class leave policy.
- Gender neutral parental leaves.
- 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral).
- Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education.
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members.
- Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents.
- Accident and Term life Insurance.
- Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above.