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Accounting Analyst – Financial Assets – Spontaneous Applications – M/F – Oporto – Open Ended Contract – Hybrid

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BNP Paribas

Jan 24, 2025

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Accounting & Tax
    Banking & Finance
  • Porto

AI generated summary

  • You need 3+ years in a similar role, knowledge of accounting for market instruments, adaptability, fluency in English, and preferably French. Experience in banking or consulting is a plus.
  • You will assist in financial asset closing processes, support audits, prepare regulatory reports, analyze new instruments, manage external service providers, and participate in corporate projects.

Requirements

  • An experience of minimum 3 years in a similar position
  • A prior experience in banking, insurance or a consulting firm (in asset management or securities services) may be an asset for the position
  • You have a good knowledge in accounting and financial management of market instruments
  • You are rigorous, proactive on your work/projects and able to adapt to a rapidly changing and transforming environment
  • Your ability to integrate large volumes of information, to process it, to simplify it and to synthesize it will be key assets to carry out your missions
  • Fluent in English (C1 or C2 level) – mandatory
  • A second language in particular French (B1-B2 level) would be a plus

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the closing process with regular checkpoints on specific topics related to financial assets (valuation, control of the calculation: accrued coupons, depreciation, provisioning), assist the business teams on the constitution of internal, group, and regulatory reports.
  • Follow up on requests from the auditors at each quarterly meeting.
  • Deepen certain technical points on the scope of financial assets and regulatory developments, prepare studies on the integration of new financial instruments and their accounting treatments, contribute to their implementation and participate in them.
  • Contribute, within its scope, to relations with the statutory auditors by preparing review files on unlisted instruments (private markets and real estate).
  • Participate in the control of the work carried out by external service providers essential to the activity and to whom the company delegates essential activities.
  • As part of the controls and testing of financial instruments required by the Group’s internal control, prepare quarterly review files.
  • Participate in the various corporate project preparation and restitution of workshops on the scope of intervention concerned.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Accounting Analyst – Financial Assets.

Where is this position located?

This position is based in Oporto, Portugal.

What type of contract is offered for this position?

The position offers an open-ended contract.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

This position is full-time.

What kind of team will I be working with?

You will be part of a dynamic and committed Financial Assets accounting team.

What are the main responsibilities of the Accounting Analyst?

Main responsibilities include participating in the closing process, following up on auditor requests, preparing review files, and participating in various corporate projects related to financial assets.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar position, a good knowledge of accounting and financial management of market instruments, and fluency in English (C1 or C2 level).

Is knowledge of additional languages an advantage?

Yes, a second language, especially French (B1-B2 level), is considered a plus.

What benefits are offered to employees?

Benefits include a meals allowance, transportation allowance, child allowance, private health insurance, life insurance, travel insurance, and opportunities for continuous development and career growth.

How does the company support work-life balance?

The company promotes a culture of good integration between work and rest, allowing employees to disconnect from work to recharge both physically and mentally.

Are diversity and inclusion values important to the company?

Yes, BNP Paribas Cardif is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job seekers.

What should applicants submit with their application?

Applicants must submit their CV, cover letter, and certificate of studies.

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BNP Paribas

The bank for a changing world

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1848
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

more than 190,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. BNP Paribas holds leading positions in its three major operating divisions: ⚆ Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for all the Group’s retail banking networks and several specialised businesses, including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; ⚆ Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment and protection solutions; ⚆ Corporate & Institutional Banking, which is focused on corporate and institutional clients. The Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realise their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, the Group has four domestic markets (Belgium, France, Italy and Luxembourg) and BNP Paribas Personal Finance is the European leader in consumer lending. BNP Paribas is rolling out its integrated retail-banking model in Mediterranean countries, in Turkey, in Eastern Europe and a large network in the western part of the United States. In its Corporate & Institutional Banking and Investment & Protection Services activities, BNP Paribas also enjoys top positions in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific.