Job Description
You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as experience with as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.
Basic/ Essential Qualifications
- Qualified Accountant CA/CMA/ACCA.
- Strong academic background 1st class honors, minimum bachelor degree from a reputable institution.
- Prior experience, if any in a month-end or quarter-end focused reporting role or control environment based or finance automation skillset based.
- Strong excel skills.
- Good stakeholder engagement skills and understanding & executing their requirements / expectations.
- Understanding of the key accounting principles under IFRS.
- Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communicator.
Purpose of the role
To manage the financial operations of the organisation, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of financial reporting.
Accountabilities
- Management of the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial statements, and other accounting records in accordance with the relevant accounting standards, rules and regulations.
- Support in identification,?assessment,?and mitigation of financial risks, and report on these financial risks to senior colleagues.
- Development and maintenance of a robust system of internal controls to safeguard assets, ensure that there is no fraudulent misreporting, and ensure the accuracy of financial data, including regular assessment of the effectiveness of internal controls addressing any weaknesses or gaps. .
- Development and implementation of up-to-date financial policies and procedures to ensure consistent and effective financial practices across the organisation.
- Management of the selection, implementation, and maintenance of financial systems and software applications, including collaboration with IT colleagues to integrate financial systems with other enterprise systems.
- Preparation and submission of statutory and regulatory reports to authorities, and provision of support to other departments in their preparation and review of regulatory reports.
- Coordination with external auditors and regulatory authorities in support of audits and examinations.
- To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
- Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
- Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
- They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
- If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L Listen and be authentic, E Energise and inspire, A Align across the enterprise, D Develop others.
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- OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
- Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
- Partner with other functions and business areas.
- Takes responsibility for end results of a teams operational processing and activities.
- Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
- Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
- Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
- Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
- Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.
- Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
- Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
- Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
- Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.
- Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.
Skills
AccountingAccounting PrinciplesAccounting RecordsAccounting StandardsFinancial ControlFinancial OperationsFinancial StatementsIfrsProvisionAccountantCaFinanceFinance ControlIf an employer asks you to pay any kind of fee, please notify us immediately. Jobaaj does not charge any fee from the applicants and we do not allow other companies also to do so.
About Company
Barclays is a leading global bank with over 300 years of history, known for pioneering innovations such as funding the world’s first industrial steam railway in 1819 and unveiling the first automated teller machine in 1967. Headquartered in London, United Kingdom, Barclays operates in more than 40 countries, offering services in corporate banking, investment banking, wealth management, and retail banking (in select markets).
In India, Barclays has maintained a branch presence since 1990 and today employs 30,000+ people across banking, technology, and shared services operations. The bank holds market‑leading positions in corporate and investment banking, has been a top arranger of domestic debt since 2010, and operates a leading private banking arm through Barclays Securities & Investments Pvt. Ltd. (BSIPL).
Barclays offers career opportunities in finance, technology, operations, and client advisory, attracting professionals who value innovation, integrity, and global impact. Its India operations are supported by the Barclays Global Service Centre, which delivers high‑quality talent and technology solutions to the bank’s worldwide network.
Important dates & deadlines?
Application Deadline
05 Apr 26, 02:11 PM IST
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