AVP, Finance Operations

• Should have extensive expertise in accounting under relevant GAAPs, GL Close and “analytical reviews”
• Advance knowledge and practical application of IFRS7, IFRS16, IAS 37, IFRS9 and IFRS15.
• Good understanding of flow of data from the source systems to the Final Reporting tools.
• Good understanding of GL functionalities, reconciliations.
• Prior experience in GL Implementation would be preferable.
• Should be aware of the testing methodologies for the GL implementation.
• Should be well versed and prior experience with Balance sheet Reconciliation and Substantiation process
• Should have logical thinking embedded in daily approach to work.
• Should be capable of picking new projects/assignments / process : Identify, Drive, Build & operate it as BAU
• Responsible for executing the business as usual (BAU), Controls in the financial accounting processes
• Should be good in Excel / MS Access.
• Identify opportunities for process re-engineering / improvement and drive changes independently
• Drive projects / identify automation opportunities

• Should have an approach of be a Business Developer
• Ensure support is provided as per requirement of stakeholders
• Attend/Organize all business calls /meetings and drive issue resolution as required
• Respond to queries from senior group level management as appropriate
• Able and willing to pick up the new activities and contribute to the new accounting/reporting initiatives

• Directly lead and manage the teams to ensure PLA's adhered or exceeded.
• Drive performance metrics in line with requirements.
• Manage peak loads of work and also identify and re-engineer processes to reduce month end workload.
• Ensure all team members are developed by undertaking a training needs analysis for each team member.
• Ensure personal development plans are in place covering product knowledge, technical and soft skills

• Ensure proactive controls in place to highlight issues before they are picked up by business.
• Ensure optimum utilization of resources and plan for peak load volumes
• Manage the Operational Risk
• Maintain cross training for all deliverables.

• Ensure 100% PLA delivery.
• Ensure the basic process documentation is completed for all the activities
• Develop and groom team members for future opportunities internally and within organization

• KPI's to be Error free
• Ensure compliance with HSBC standards and Statutory requirements
• Have 100% backups created, to operate during any contingent events.

• CA/MBA/ICWA with at least 12+ years of post-qualification experience in accounting and reporting.
• Past experience of working in Banking organization will be an advantage.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with business partners/customers
• Ability to bring analytical rigour, structure and solution to problematic areas.
• Experience of GL Accounting, Closing and Reconciliations.
• Very good working knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential.
• Is expected to have strong technical understanding of accounting principles and demonstrated competence in their application.
• Possess good analytical and lateral thinking skills.
• Should have demonstrated the ability of driving results

• Possess strong strategic vision and leadership skills.
• Strong communication and ability to interact with multiple employee levels/business partners, etc.
• Good negotiation & conflict management capabilities.
• Very good team handling skills with good management styles displaying acceptability and approachability

• Proficient professional in supervisory role responsible for leading & motivating multiple teams/processes, with accountability on all Business Service Delivery parameters.
• Very good strategic planning.
• Consistency in meeting PLAs and achieving the business objectives.
• Handle new challenges and open to change.
• Balance technical skills and management skills.
• Provide strategic direction and manage Business Partner relationships.

• Stretched Hours at month end is normal practice , candidate should be flexible to work in any time zone, should have handled large database and have proficiency in excel.

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