Finance Governance and Controls

Finance Governance and Controls function is responsible to provide independent assurance to the Management and act as 1st line and 2nd line of defence as stipulated in ERM framework.

Overall purpose of role: Finance Governance and Controls is a key Control and Reporting function within the ERM Framework.The team is responsible for adoption and execution of Group policies and practices within the Finance function. The team is also responsible for ongoing monitoring and reporting of Control Management information through Control Review meetings and Management information submission to Senior Stakeholders

Risk and Control: All colleagues have to ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise Wide Risk Management Framework and internal Policies and Policy Standards

Key specific accountabilities. The key responsibilities of the role includes

Management and oversight of the Chennai Finance Controls and Reporting team

Review Letter of Representation (LoR) packs and chair monthly meetings.

Review of Control Management Information Reports.

Coordination with regional FGC Counter parts.

Lead/support Finance, Governance and Controls in global control initiatives

Strong risk/control focus and mindset

Manage Administrative tasks in relation to scheduling control review meetings

Be able to quickly analyse processes and identify key potential risks

Analyse incidents/issues and work with business line to remediate issues/incidents

Excellent attention to details with high standards of quality in work

Liaison with FC teams, Operational Risk, Internal and External Auditors with regards to Asia FC control environment

Enhancement or development of strategic Finance control framework

Policy and Controls-related training and awareness

Stakeholder management and leadership.

Manage and maintains good customer relations

Manage and meet client needs within constraints of time, resource and budget

Is accountable for their deliverables and delivers against assigned targets

Ability to negotiate and influence internal senior management across the businesses to explain and get their buy in on key challenges in managing the deliverables Ability to build strong partnerships across the business with excellent stakeholder management

Training and development of staff

Decision making and problem solving.

Displays sound judgement in decisions, demonstrates logical thinking process and being able to strike the right balance between controls and business needs

Shows enthusiasm, initiative and diligence

Proactive and self starter

Strong ability to interact with different team (BAU, Projects, Operational Risk, Internal audit, IT for change management- ) and at different levels (from analyst to senior management)

Problem solver-

Willingness and ability to take ownership of issues and manage through to a successful resolution

Risk and Control: All colleagues have to ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise Wide Risk Management Framework and internal Policies and Policy Standards

Your Skills and Qualifications will include

Technical Knowledge

Degree in Accounting or Finance / CPA / ACCA / ACA

Knowledge of Operational/Process Risk, SOX, COSO framework

Understands and complies with all applicable governance, compliance, risk policies and procedures

Working knowledge of Microsoft excel in particular macros, PowerPoint, Visio and SAP

Business Skills

Effective communicator in both formal and informal settings including presentation

Good influencing and negotiation skills

Developed understanding of how the responsibilities of the role affect the work business lines

Experience in shaping/influencing management thought and managing conflict

Strong relationship at management and senior management levels

Evidence of strong thought process coupled with pragmatic execution

Preferred Qualifications -

Experience of working in SAP financial accounting or investment banking middle-office / back-office accounting and settlement systems

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