AVP - Business Finance - Investment Bank

We have openings with one of our investment banking client in Gurgaon for AVP - Business Finance.

System & Process Knowledge Requirements

- Understanding of GOCA, GRCA and MICA mapping concepts and knowledge of chart field combinations and their applicability

- Expert knowledge of local to FTP to MICA products mapping and business logics with capability to accurately implement changes in current data sets and reports

- Working knowledge of business and product allocation methodology and ability to interpret and implement monthly changes in all inter-linked cubes and systems

- Expert understanding of key financial metrics (NII, NFI, NTI, Period End Balances etc.) and ability to make accurate adjustment entries in line with business expectations. Candidate is also expected to have working knowledge to align inter-linked systems and cubes (e.g. adjustment entries to align Saracen and Clearview UK systems)

- Prior experience in understanding and preparing data base adjustments (DBA), Closed Period Adjustments (CPA) and Regional Actual Adjustment (RAA)

- Expert in developing detailed reconciliation templates to review financials between multiple cubes and systems in all legacy and CVUK (Clearview) systems. Candidate is also expected to interpret the reconciliation breaks and provide detailed commentary at short notice

- Proficient and prompt in understanding data gaps between legacy and Clearview system, propose remediation to balance multiple systems and prepare accurate adjustment journals (contingency journal preparation)

- Working knowledge in key submission & reporting systems like FTP, Saracen, TM1 and Clearview UK (CVUK)

- Experience in handling business reporting and data quality activities with strong understanding of journal processing logic, database and closed period adjustments

- Ability to interpret and communicate changes in Finance Instruction Manuals (FIMs), Accounting Policies, IFRS, Ring Fencing, Brexit etc. and take lead to implement changes across all impacted systems and reports

- Co-ordination with the in-country Business Finance & Business Team to ensure the receipt of accurate inputs related to cost centres and business framework.

Skills/Experience Required

- Qualified Chartered Accountant / Certified Public Accountant / MBA from a Tier 1 Institute in India or overseas

- 8 to 12 years of experience obtained in a Multi-national / International company either within or outside of India

- Extensive and recent experience in a similar position, preferably within banking industry.

- Strong leadership skills and prior record of building and developing high performing teams with focus on quality

- Prior experience of implementing a managed services model preferably in a finance function

- Excellent numerical and analytical skills and ability to get into the detail to guide, educate and develop their team

- Thrives under pressure and has a proven ability to multi-task

- Ability to collaborate with HSBC staff at all levels

- Extensive experience of Customer relationships, confidence and presence to deal with Customer

- Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and commercial judgment, with a strong understanding of business issues