Accounting Analyst -I

Job Summary:
The main function of this role will be to work in the Finance & Accounting Shared Services (F&A SSC) team based in Chennai. The individual will have exposure to the various processes in the F&A SSC including Month end close, General Ledger accounting, Cash management, Treasury, Intercompany reconciliations, Balance Sheet Management and Compliance reporting. This person will also provide support for various special projects as required by the India Finance Leadership Team. Key Responsibilities: Assist in preparation of financial statements for all entities within the group (Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss). Assist in monthly balance sheet and profit/loss fluctuation analysis. Assist in interco processing for the group. Assist in cash management activities including bank reconciliations and unapplied cash items review. Support adherence to internal controls across the group. Assist in statutory audits and tax filings for all entities within the group. Coordinate on a timely basis with external advisors for tax compliance matters. Provide assistance on local tax issues. Maintain corporate books for all countries where KHC has operations. Participate in process improvement initiatives. Qualifications: Bachelor s degree in Accountancy or equivalent preferred. Experience: 5+ years of experience in finance department preferably in shared services environment. Excellent communication and organizational skills. A high level of integrity is imperative.