Manager

HSBC Holdings; Chennai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC is seeking an experienced finance professional in Chennai to join as Manager. You will lead monthly/quarterly GRCA/FINREP/GSIB reporting, manage journals, and provide insights for the ledger close. The role requires strong IFRS knowledge and collaboration with auditors.

You will work with in-country teams, drive process improvements, and ensure timely, accurate reporting under tight deadlines. A CA/MBA or equivalent with 5+ years in Finance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with IFRS knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual B/S and P/L schedules and consolidated final accounts as per IFRS.
• Perform variance analysis and ad hoc MIS requests.
• Review pre- and post-close journals.
• Collaborate with external auditors during audits.
• Ensure KPI timelines and accuracy under pressure.
• Drive in-country team communication and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

CA / CPA / MBA with 5+ years in Finance & Accounting

B.Com / M.Com / CA (Inter) / CWA (Inter)

Tools

HUB system

REMIND system

COGNOS

TREATS

SARACEN

Job description

Some careers shine brighter than others.

If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC and fulfil your potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Manager.

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organizations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realize their ambitions.

Purpose of the role

The role holder will be responsible for Managing monthly and quarterly GRCA/FINREP/ GSIB, Regulatory and MI Reporting including manual returns. Managing accounting events such as manual journals, which are key to the ledger close, provide robust accounting and business insight into Trial Balance analysis, substantiation, exception management and book closure. Involvement with all stakeholders.

In this role, you will:

• Undertake preparation/Review of monthly, quarterly and annual B/S, P/L schedules and consolidated final accounts as per IFRS. Demonstrate strong analytical skills to perform variance analysis and detailed review. Produce and analyze ad hoc management information requests. Undertake preparation and review of various pre and post close journals.
• Demonstrate strong technical knowledge of accounting and reporting principles. Possess functional experience in accounting for all balance sheets / income statement heads.
• Collaborate extensively with the external auditors during preliminary and year-end audit procedures.
• Demonstrate the ability to meet KPI timelines including under stringent timelines and high-pressure situations, at the same time maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
• Develop good and effective communication skills to be able to manage the In-country team on a daily basis.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process re-engineering / improvement and participate in change initiatives.
• Responsible for ensuring a proactive approach in highlighting issues for timely resolution
• Responsible for ensuring participation in various learning initiatives to constantly upgrade future-fit skill set.

To be successful you will:

• Chartered Accountant/Postgraduate or MBA with post qualification experience of 5+ years in Finance and Accounting, or
• B. Com / M Com/ CA (inter)/ CWA (inter): 8+ years of work experience. Prior experience in financial accounting and Reporting and strong knowledge of IFRS
• Good working knowledge of month end closure preferably in the Banking Sector
• Meticulous and impeccable attention to detail. Good communication skills for ensuring smooth day-to-day interaction with In-Country teams.
• Very strong Excel skills to interpret high data volume and facilitate automation.
• Good knowledge of HUB/REMIND/COGNOS/TREATS/ SARACEN and other HSBC systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, coordinate the efforts of others and work well with people at a wide range of levels.
• Understanding of Global markets, products, securities etc.

You’ll achieve more when you join HSBC.

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