Associate L1

**About BNP Paribas Group**:
BNP Paribas is a top-ranking bank in Europe with an international profile. It operates in 71 countries and has almost 199 000 employees. The Group ranks highly in its three core areas of activity: Domestic Markets and International Financial Services (whose retail banking networks and financial services are grouped together under Retail Banking & Services) and Corporate & Institutional Banking, centred on corporate and institutional clients. The Group helps all of its clients (retail, associations, businesses, SMEs, large corporates and institutional) to implement their projects by providing them with services in financing, investment, savings and protection. In its Corporate & Institutional Banking and International Financial Services activities, BNP Paribas enjoys leading positions in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas and has a solid and fast-growing network in the Asia/Pacific region.

**About BNP Paribas India Solutions**:
Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, a leading bank in Europe 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 6000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions

**About Businessline/Function**:
Team works on Control testing for IT controls and regulatory reporting controls. Testing done is submitted to external auditor/ Regulator/Internal audit function for validation.

**Job Title**:
Associate Level 1 - ITGC - Controls Testing

**Date**:
Nov’21

**Department**:
Bank of the west

**Location**:
Mumbai

**Business Line / Function**:
Finance Shared Service

**Reports to**:
(Direct)

**Grade**:
(if applicable)

(Functional)

Lead

**Number of Direct Reports**:
**Directorship / Registration**:
NA

**Position Purpose**:
Under general supervision, conducts and participates in financial accounting control examination, review and testing by the Accounting Controls Division to a U.S. based subsidiary of BNP Paribas. Plays a critical role within the Bank, ensuring a solid internal controls framework is designed and operating effectively to meet various schedules. Accounting department’s work is leveraged by external auditors on an annual basis as they conduct the FDICIA audit.

**Responsibilities**
- Examine internal IT controls, evaluate the design and operational effectiveness, determine exposure to risk and develop remediation strategies.
- Conduct efficient and effective IT audit procedures across various domains
- Prepare risk assessment matrix identifying key risks and controls in the audit area.
- Perform walk through along with the process owners and prepare process flowcharts
- Communicate complex technical issues in simplified terms to the relevant staff.
- Test the existing controls in place, Conclude on the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of key controls tested and recommend action plan to address the risks where controls are weak
- Perform regular audit testing and provide recommendations.
- Develop a strong understanding of business and system processes.
- Adhere to auditing standards established by the company’s audit department.
- Communicate audit findings and recommendations to Audit Manager.
- Ensure that previous audit recommendations are addressed and implemented.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail with an analytical mind and outstanding problem-solving skills.

**Technical & Behavioral Competencies**:

- Experience in IT Audit domain
- Having knowledge of COSO

**Specific Qualifications (if required)**:
B.E/M.E/B Tech/M Tech/BCA/MCA

Good to have CISA certification or CISSP.