Analyst Accounting

Primary Function

Responsible for audit and reconcile store sales and providing cash office support related to Cash office –Open Item Management, Cash office – Batch Write-offs and accruals, Posting Month-end CloseJournal Entries, The Analyst will play the role of a subject matter expert and will partner with SAO HQ to reduce the Cash Shortage.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

Maintain Financial Integrity Responsible for Handling end-to-end process of cash depository accounts which involvesreviewing, matching and clearing of open items in bank GL accounts. Ensure timely and accurate closure of month end activities. Responsible in performing daily OIM's to ensure accurate and efficient matching for Bankaccounts. Responsible for performing month-end activities which include Batch Write-offs andaccruals to ensure smooth closure of the monthly P&L balances. Ensure in consolidation of daily bank statements.

Internal Controls

 Analyze account balances and activity for accuracy and proactively identify risks and takenecessary actions to implement corrective controls. Perform high level process reviews to identify potential control deficiencies and executecorrective strategies.Operational efficiency Responsible for preparation, analysis and report out of metrics for management reporting. Identify process improvement ideas to drive operational efficiencies and improve controlenvironment Share and implement best practices followed across Finance. Responsible for training methodology and documentation. Conduct and evaluate training fornew and existing team members

Audit

 Serve as single point of contact for statutory/internal audit engagements and ensure proper

Compliance To All Requests In a Timely Manner Systems

 Responsible for assessing impact of any system change/upgrades and partnering with technical teams, as required.

Problem Solving

 Provide Mentorship to Level 2 – Level 3 TMs to ensure GL activities are completed timely andaccurately. Participate and Lead meeting with stake holders to resolve open issues.Projects and Transitions: Work on special projects and transitions which may require being part of cross functionalteams.

Reporting/Working Relationships

Reports to Target India Accounting Manager. Has working relationships with Minneapolis and India Accounting team.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Semi qualified Accounting Professionals with Minimum 4 years of accounting experience. Hands on experience on SAP, SAP CAR & MS Excel, etc. Working knowledge of SOX controls and US GAAP. Project planning, multi-tasking skills and presentations skills are mandatory. Transition Experience of GL activities or other accounting process. Ability to organize and prioritize team’s workload to ensure meeting strict deadlines andmanaging pressure. Proven analytical, problem solving, multi-tasking and decision-making skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including Presentation skills.

Desired Requirements

 Experience in Retail accounting and US GAAP Accounting standards Strong understanding of business process workflows like AP, AR, Payroll, Treasury, Fixed Assets etc.