HSBC Group

Business: Finance Function

Open positions: 1

Role Title: AVP - Finance Operations GSC’s

Global Career Band: 5

Location (Country / City ): Chennai / Gurgaon

Recruiter Name : Kiran

The Opportunity:

What you’ll do:

Business

• Should be a subject matter expert / fair understanding of IFRS17 accounting and reporting
• Should be having understanding of concepts of IFRS17 like Accounting Cashflows, disclosures
• Exposure to IFRS17 accounting and reporting as per standard
• Should be having good understanding of IFRS 9 and investment accounting and reporting
• Should be a subject matter expert on preparation of Entity Financial Control Activities – Ledger Close, Cost Analysis, SARACEN Primary and Supplementary Financials, Analytical Reviews, Balance Sheet Reconciliations and Substantiation
• Should have expertise in “analysing” the Insurance business
• Should have in-depth knowledge around preparation and review of the schedules and financial results for Insurance entity
• Should be able to comprehend and implement the controls and procedures in regard to Financial Control processes
• Having good understanding on related control environment (SOX as well as Non SOX) and making sure accounting and reporting process works as per design
• Responsible for managing audits and handling queries from regulators
• Should be able to provide guidance to insurance operations and product development team in regard to procedures and their implications. Should have good perspective of system changes and its implications
• Should be able to navigate and create relationships with various departments to manage the dependencies and relevant updation.  Should have logical thinking embedded in daily approach to work
• Should have extensive experience in Insurance business drivers
• Should be capable of picking new projects/assignments / process : Identify, Drive, Build & operate it as BAU
• Responsible for executing the business as usual (BAU) control and business finance processes 
• Should be good in Excel / MS Access
• Identify opportunities for process re-engineering / improvement and drive changes independently
• Drive projects / identify automation opportunities

Customers / Stakeholders

• Should have an approach of be a Business Developer 
• Ensure support is provided as per requirement to onshore counterparts
• Attend/Organize all business calls /meetings and drive issue resolution as required
• Respond to queries from senior group level management as appropriate

Leadership & Teamwork

• Directly lead and manage the teams to ensure PLA's adhered or exceeded in line with onshore requirements
• 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

Operational Effectiveness & Control

• 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.

Key activities and decision making areas :

• Ensure (a) 100% PLA delivery (b) basic process documentation is completed for all the activities
• Develop and groom team members for future opportunities internally and within organization
• Typical KPIs and Targets :KPI's to be Error free
• Ensure compliance with HSBC standards and Statutory requirements
• Have 100% backups created, to operate during any contingent events.

What you will need to succeed in the role:

• Qualified CA / CWA with at least 10+ years of post-qualification experience in accounting
• Qualified MBA finance with at least 10+ years of post-qualification experience from reputed institutes
• Past experience of working in insurance companies, consultancy or organization of repute 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.
• An excellent attention to detail.
• 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.
• Ability in Business Reporting and Analysis
• Possess good analytical and lateral thinking skills. 
• Should have demonstrated the ability of driving results

Leadership Skills

• 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

Generic Skills 

• 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.

What additional skills will be good to have:

• Stretch 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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