VP - Financial Control

1335 IRCB INDIA (WM & IRCB); Mumbai Suburban; On-site; INR 4,200,000 - 6,400,000; Full time

Job summary

1335 IRCB INDIA (WM & IRCB) in Mumbai seeks a VP - Financial Control to lead RBI regulatory reporting, capital adequacy, liquidity and ALM reporting. You will ensure compliance with RBI norms and accounting standards, while strengthening internal controls and coordinating with regulators and auditors.

The role requires CA qualification, deep banking regulatory knowledge, and proven leadership of large teams in a complex environment. A transformation mindset and focus on automation are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with CA designation.
• Experience in Indian banking industry.
• Strong knowledge of RBI regulations and regulatory reporting.
• Knowledge of Basel capital adequacy framework.
• Knowledge of RBI accounting norms, Indian GAAP, IFRS and Ind AS.
• Experience managing financial audits and regulatory inspections.

Responsibilities

• Own RBI regulatory reporting and disclosures; ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Lead capital adequacy, liquidity and ALM reporting.
• Ensure compliance with RBI accounting requirements, Indian GAAP, IFRS, and Ind AS.
• Maintain internal financial controls and governance standards.
• Manage relationships with regulators, auditors, and internal teams.
• Drive automation, process improvement and transformation initiatives.

Skills

CA designation

Regulatory reporting

Financial controls

Leadership

Audit coordination

Regulatory inspections

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

Job Description 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.

Vice President Expectations

To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and elevate breaches of policies/procedures.. If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department’s future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.. 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.. OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions.. 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 – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave. Join us as VP - Financial Control, where you will lead the Bank's financial control and regulatory reporting function comprising capital adequacy, liquidity and ALM returns, ensuring full compliance with RBI regulations, accounting standards and internal control requirements. The role is accountable for accurate and timely regulatory submissions, audit and inspection management, team leadership, and driving automation and transformation initiatives.

To be successful in this role

Own and oversee all RBI regulatory reporting and disclosures, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. Lead capital adequacy, liquidity and ALM reporting processes. Ensure compliance with RBI accounting requirements, Indian GAAP, IFRS, and Ind AS standards. Maintain a robust internal financial control framework and strong governance standards. Manage relationships with regulators, statutory auditors, and internal auditors, including regulatory inspections and audit reviews. Provide technical guidance on complex accounting, regulatory, and treasury-related matters. Partner effectively with Finance, Risk, Treasury, Operations, and Business teams to deliver regulatory obligations. Drive automation, process improvement, and transformation initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability, and controls. Lead, develop, and motivate high-performing teams while fostering a culture of ownership, integrity, and accountability.

Essential Skills/Basic Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
• Experience within the Indian banking industry.
• Strong knowledge of RBI regulations and regulatory reporting.
• Strong knowledge of Basel capital adequacy framework.
• Strong knowledge of liquidity and ALM reporting.
• Strong knowledge of treasury and banking products.
• Strong knowledge of RBI accounting norms.
• Strong knowledge of Indian GAAP, IFRS, and Ind AS.
• Strong knowledge of financial control-related activities.
• Strong knowledge of internal financial controls and governance frameworks.
• Proven experience managing financial audits and regulatory inspections.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing large teams in a demanding and complex environment.

Desirable Skills/Preferred Qualifications

• Strong ownership and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to navigate complex situations and manage multiple regulatory deliverables.
• Effective stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong leadership, team development, and people management capabilities.
• High standards of ethics, integrity, and professional conduct.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a proven track record of delivering results under pressure.
• Focus on continuous improvement, automation and transformation.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as:

• RBI regulatory reporting.
• Capital adequacy.
• Liquidity and ALM reporting.
• Financial control.
• Accounting standards including Indian GAAP, IFRS and Ind AS.
• Internal financial controls and governance.
• Audit and regulatory inspection management.
• Stakeholder management.
• Leadership and people management.
• Automation, process improvement and transformation.

Job location is Mumbai.

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