Connor Clark & Lunn India Private Limited
Gurugram, HR
Level: Analyst
Work timings: 1:30 PM -10:30 PM
About The Role
Our Accounting team has a critical role in the supporting the on-shore accounting teams in Vancouver and Toronto in support of various accounting and treasury functions including the preparation of financials statements, transaction processing, reconciliations, preparation of direct and indirect tax returns, etc. In this position, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the accounting team in support of both Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd. (“CCLFG”) and its affiliates. The role of accountant continues to evolve in complexity and importance, and this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing team whose scope and visibility continues to increase.We place high value on maintaining an entrepreneurial spirit and creating a culture where each of us has opportunities to succeed. We are a solution orientated and collaborative team seeking likeminded individuals who thrive in a challenging and dynamic environment.
What You’ll Be Doing-
The Accounting team operates in a unique position working closely with our affiliates and other teams within CCLFG tasked with business and investment operations. An Accountant in corporate accounting has a combination of proven functional, industry, and technical experience that enables them to drive operational-excellence and project-execution. They excel in critical-thinking, analytical skills, and demonstrate sound judgement and as such, are responsible for complex problem solving in both high-impact operational and high-profile project work. They play a key role in daily operations within their team and group as a whole.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Transaction processing in the ERP system
- Preparation of monthly/quarterly forecasts
- Analysis of budget vs actual expenditure for various affiliates including variance analysis
- Preparation of income tax returns and GST returns for the Canadian affiliates under the guidance of the on-shore team/seniors
- Reconciliation of inter-company transactions, bank ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, etc.
- Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements including the notes to accounts and required working papers.
- Working with various business groups within the company. You will be answering their accounting related questions and resolving queries.
- Providing support in our efforts to undertake a planned migration to a new ERP system
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have the following skills & competencies:
- Education – an undergraduate degree in Finance, Business, Economic or a related field. Completion of a Masters, or enrollment in a relevant designation, such as the ACCA, CA-Inter is an asset.
- Industry Knowledge – a minimum of 3 years’ experience in accounting and finance function and excellent knowledge of MS office, in particular Excel. A prior experience in transition projects is preferred.
- A passion for Operational Excellence – You display a professional attitude where attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness are critical success factors in achieving your goals and objectives.
- Critical Thinking – You possess an analytical mindset and like to solve problems.
- Curiosity – You are inquisitive and are not afraid to ask questions and are willing to undertake challenging tasks.
- Collaborative Communication – You communicate effectively and have a collaborative sprit that helps you to work well with others. You have ability to work effectively in a multi-national organization.
- Time Management – You have strong time management skills and ability to work in flexible shifts and hybrid model (3 days’ work from office).
- Organization - You are organized and can manage multiple tasks and interruptions.
About Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group
At Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group, we understand the value of opportunity – for our clients and our team. Independent and employee-owned, we partner with investment professionals to grow successful asset management businesses, giving them the space to innovate and truly make an impact. With more than 40 years of history and offices across Canada and in the US, the UK and India, CC&L Financial Group and our multi-boutique family of affiliate firms collectively manage Over USD$99 billion in assets, providing a diverse range of traditional and alternative investment products and solutions to institutional, high-net-worth and retail clients. For a closer look at how you can build your career with us, we invite you to explore cclgroup.com. CC&L is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or expression, disability, or age. To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter as one PDF. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, but only those candidates shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls or recruitment agencies will be accepted.To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter as one PDF. Apply for this Position
