AVP - Finance

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.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.
• Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes
• 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 lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.
• Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
• Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
• Influence or convince stakeholders 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 AVP - Finance, where you will lead the preparation and review of regulatory reporting submissions to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), manage a team of finance professionals, and ensure compliance with financial control and reporting standards. You will play a key role in regulatory inspections, audits, stakeholder management, and driving process automation within the Finance function.

To be successful in this role, you should:

• Prepare, review, and oversee RBI regulatory returns and disclosures, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Manage reporting related to Capital Adequacy, ALM, Treasury returns, and other RBI regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with RBI regulations, internal financial control standards, and accounting frameworks including Indian GAAP, IFRS, and Ind AS.
• Act as a key Finance contact during regulatory inspections, audits, and reviews.
• Collaborate with Finance, Risk, Treasury, Operations, and Business teams to support regulatory reporting obligations.
• Drive automation, process improvements, and reporting transformation initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members while fostering a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills/Basic Qualifications:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
• Experience in the Indian banking industry.
• Strong understanding of RBI regulations relating to Capital Adequacy, ALM, Treasury reporting, and regulatory returns.
• Comprehensive knowledge of RBI requirements applicable to foreign banks operating in India across Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, and Treasury products.
• Strong knowledge of Indian GAAP, IFRS, and Ind AS.
• Experience in internal financial controls, financial audits, and regulatory inspections.

Desirable Skills/Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High execution focus with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Team leadership and people development capabilities.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and detail-focused.
• Ability to work effectively in a demanding regulatory environment.
• Strong ownership mindset with a focus on automation and continuous improvement.

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

• Accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of RBI deliverables.
• Strong adherence to regulatory and control frameworks.
• Effective management of auditor and regulator interactions.
• Team performance, development, and delivery against objectives.
• Responsiveness to ad-hoc regulatory queries and inspections.
• Successful implementation of automation and process enhancement initiatives.

Job location is Mumbai