Senior Controller on P&L and FX Accounting Controls

at  BNP Paribas

ABOUT THE JOB

As Central 2LoD on P&L and FX Accounting Control team, it will be your responsibility to coordinate the review of the P&L and FX accounting controls prepared around the world by Finance departments, reporting your findings back to management both in the site and at Head Office. You will also be responsible in the central coordination and controls of central adjustments relating to Independent Price Verification (IPV) process or xVAs adjustments
Based on your expertise of the P&L and FX reconciliations currently performed at the various CIB or non-CIB sites, you will play a key coordination role in any initiative that aims at improving and standardising the control processes

PROFILE AND SKILLS TO SUCCESS

At least 3 years of professional experience in Corporate Investment Banking, either from within a bank or through an external provider (Audit/ consultancy etc.)
Familiar with CIB accounting and Middle Office systems
Excellent understanding of P&L and FX reconciliations, processes and activities within CIB
Knowledge of investment banking activities, especially of Capital Markets products
Fluent in English both spoken and written
Natural ability to learn and understand various general ledgers and Middle office systems
Strong communication skills and able to effectively interact with people outside of the Finance area and across the world
Strong Accounting or Middle Office background and control orientation
Capacity to lead investigations in autonomy, capacity to lead investigation for a task force, coordination of investigation and provide feedbacks
Critical need for accuracy and reliability but also able to see the big picture
Excellent organisation skills
Strong control background and ability to question and challenge the information received
Ability to manage priorities in a context of tight deadlines
Strong and concise communication skills both spoken and written
Curious by nature, rigorous, careful to detail, reliable, open-minded, well-organized, efficient, methodical and spot-on
Weekend working and long days during closing periods to be considered and will be compensated according to Bank policy

Please refer the Job description for details