Job Description

The following apply button and save job button is for a sticky navigation bar. As such this is duplicated for presentation purposes. Save for LaterChennai, Tamil Nadu Save for LaterDate live: Sep. 20, 2024Business Area: FinanceArea of Expertise: FinanceReference Code: JR-0000005885Contract: PermanentWhere will you be located?Take a look at the map to see whats nearby. Train stations & bus stops, gyms, restaurants and more.Join us as a VP Financial Control where you\'ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Finance Control (FC) team by managing the FC wide projects including Legal entity reporting. At Barclays, we don\'t just adapt to the future - we create it. You will also be responsible for managing LEC function and related businesses by driving resolution for key business issues.To be successful in this role you\'ll need experience in,

• Senior finance role with a focus on book closure, collaboration and automation.
• LEC function including month close processes, account reconciliation and substantiation.
• End to end control environment.
• System architecture and project methodology.

Some other highly valued skills may include,

• Strong financial background including exposure to IFRS.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field. Additional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, MBA or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.This role is based in our Chennai office.Barclays is required by law to confirm that you have the Legal Right to Work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or you would require sponsorship from Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application. Sponsored visas are role and entity specific, and any changes must be reviewed. It is important that you ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times. Failure to accurately disclose your visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in your application or any employment offer being withdrawn at any time.Purpose of the roleTo manage the financial operations of the organisation, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of financial reporting.\xc3\x82Accountabilities

• 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,\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xafassessment,\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xafand 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. \xc3\x82 .
• 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.

Vice President Expectations

• Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment.
• Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does.
• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies.
• Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes.
• Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship \xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x93 our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset \xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x93 to Empower, Challenge and Drive \xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x93 the operating manual for how we behave.More about working at BarclaysWorking in APACBarclays has been in Asia Pacific for over 50 years, supporting corporations and financial institutions across the Asia Pacific region and connecting them to the capital markets of UK, Europe and the Americas. For more informationHybrid WorkingAt Barclays, we offer a hybrid working experience that blends the positives of working alongside colleagues at our onsite locations, together with working from home. We have a structured approach where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, \xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x98anchor\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99, days of the week, for a minimum of two days a week or more, as set by the business area (or nearest equivalent if working part-time hours). Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager. Please note that as we continue to embed our hybrid working environment, we remain in a test and learn phase, which means that working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice to ensure we meet the needs of our business.Reasonable AdjustmentsBarclays welcomes applications from all candidates and is committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments (accommodations) are put in place to allow for a fair and inclusive recruitment process. For more information and how to request one, please reviewWorking FlexiblyWe\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99re committed to providing a supportive and inclusive culture and environment for you to work in. This environment recognises and supports ways to balance your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business.Providing the opportunity for all our employees, globally to work flexibly empowers each of us to work in a way that suits our lives as well as enabling us to better service our customers\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99 and clients\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99 needs. Whether you have family commitments or you\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99re a Carer, or whether you need study time or wish to pursue personal interests, our approach to working flexibly is designed to help you balance your life. If you would like some flexibility then please discuss this with the hiring manager.How to ApplyWe're committed to providing a supportive and simplified experience for our candidates throughout the application and assessment process. Here, you will find information about what to expect and some guidance around your assessment and interview.While the application process depends on the role, there are some constant steps, which are;Step 1 - Your application
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Step 4 - Next stepsWe aim to create an inclusive work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. If you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please click to learn more.Find out more informationDiversity & InclusionBarclays offers a diverse, inclusive and engaged culture. A place where people can bring their whole selves to work and be respected for who they are, valued for what they do and celebrated for their contribution to our business and our community.
We are an equal opportunity employer and opposed to discrimination on any grounds. It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.Right to workBarclays is required by law to confirm that you have the Legal Right to Work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or you would require sponsorship from Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application. Sponsored visas are role and entity specific and any changes must be reviewed. It is important that you ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times. Failure to accurately disclose your visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in your application or any employment offer being withdrawn at any time.Share jobThe Barclays WayThis is the spirit of Barclays. It\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99s why we exist, what we believe and how we behave. But most importantly, it\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99s how we make decisions, take action and get things done.PurposeWorking together for a better financial future.ValuesWe believe great talent RISES. It acts with Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship.MindsetWe discover our full potential through our desire to Empower, Challenge and Drive each other.

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