Associate L- Accounts Payable Germany

Job Description – Finance Operating Platform

About BNP Paribas India Solutions:

Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, European Union’s leading bank with an international reach. With delivery centers located in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, we are a 24x7 global delivery center. India Solutions services three business lines: Corporate and Institutional Banking, Investment Solutions and Retail Banking for BNP Paribas across the Group. Driving innovation and growth, we are harnessing the potential of over 10000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions.

About BNP Paribas Group:

BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank and key player in international banking. It operates in 65 countries and has nearly 185,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main fields of activity: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialised businesses including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment, and protection solutions; and Corporate & Institutional Banking, focused on corporate and institutional clients. Based on its strong diversified and integrated model, the Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realize their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, BNP Paribas has four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy, and Luxembourg. The Group is rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model across several Mediterranean countries, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. As a key player in international banking, the Group has leading platforms and business lines in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. BNP Paribas has implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group's performance and stability

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At BNP Paribas, we passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected and can bring their authentic selves to work. We prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of any kind and our policies promote equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, irrespective of, but not limited to their gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, colour, national origin, age, religion, social status, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status etc. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in.

About Businessline/Function :

Financial Operating Platform :

Strong presence in 15 countries across the globe with a proven track record of delivering quality service, within the expected Turn Around Time ( TAT) and with  ability to challenge Status Quo and share Best Practices

1.      Vendor Set up and modification

2.      Processing of Invoice

3.      Processing payments

4.      Processing of staff claims as per the expense policy of specific locations.

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Job Title:

Senior Associate – Accounts Payable

Date:

2023

Department:

Finance Operations Platform - Accounts Payable 

Location:

Mumbai Chennai

Business Line / Function:

CIB ITO Q&E

Reports to:

(Direct)

Manager

Grade:

(if applicable)

NA

(Functional)

Number of Direct Reports:

NA

Directorship / Registration:

NA

Position Purpose

·       Manage the company's Accounts Payable approval workflow to ensure invoices are properly coded, routed to approvers, and timely paid

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

·       Processing of Accounts Payable invoices, Payment

·       Good analytical skills ,Tax booking , GL Processing & reconciliation , Month end closing

·       Meet timeline for statutory reporting

·       Assist to Team leader and able to manage the process

·       Should able to manage client’s query & provide them solutions to their issues

·       Manage TAT and accuracy

Contributing Responsibilities

·       Willingness to take initiatives and take ownership of work

·       Have the ability to think creatively on process improvements

·       Flexible to work in shift

·       Stakeholder management

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

• German Language Knowledge B1/B2 Level
• Good knowledge of excel
• Strong accounting skill
• Prior experience in SAP, Concur or any other ERP systems
• Comfortable with basic office tools (MS Word, Outlook)

Specific Qualifications (if required)

- B.Com , M.Com

Skills Referential

Behavioural Skills : (Please select up to 4 skills)

Communication skills - oral & written

Ability to synthetize / simplify

Decision Making

Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)

Ability to anticipate business / strategic evolution

Ability to understand, explain and support change

Ability to develop and adapt a process

Education Level:

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Experience Level

At least 5 years

Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)

NA