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Lead Associate_ Finance and Accounts Exp. :- 4+ yrs Location :- Bangalore Mode of interview :- Face to face Key Responsibilities: Monthly Reporting: Support the preparation of comprehensive monthly financial reports covering multiple subsidiaries and business units worldwide. Ensure consistency, accuracy, and completeness of data, including consolidation of currency translations and intercompany eliminations. Variance and Trend Analysis: Perform detailed analysis of actuals versus budgets and forecasts across regions, identifying key financial drivers, risks, and opportunities. Prepare explanatory notes and insights for management review. Ad-hoc Global Analytics: Coordinate and prepare complex ad-hoc financial analyses and scenario modeling as requested by global senior finance leaders. Assist in integrating data from various ERP systems and regional reporting tools. Financial Systems Coordination: Maintain and monitor financial data integrity within global reporting platforms and consolidation tools (e.g., Hyperion, OneStream). Collaborate with IT and finance systems teams to implement process improvements and troubleshoot issues. Accounting Compliance: Ensure financial reporting aligns with IFRS or US GAAP as applicable, following group accounting policies. Support internal and external audit processes by preparing documentation and responding to audit inquiries. Cross-border Consolidation Support: Assist with consolidation of financial statements involving multiple currencies and regulatory environments. Validate intercompany transactions and elimination entries to ensure accurate group reporting. Internal and External Reporting Support: Assist in preparing reports for internal management, board packs, and statutory reporting obligations in compliance with regulatory frameworks in different jurisdictions. Business Partnering and Communication: Work closely with global business units, finance controllers, and external partners to gather reporting inputs and clarify financial data. Communicate reporting requirements, timelines, and changes effectively across stakeholders. Process Improvement and Finance Transformation: Actively contribute to ongoing finance transformation initiatives by identifying bottlenecks in current reporting processes and suggesting automation or standardization opportunities. Participate in system upgrades and testing activities. Risk Management Support: Assist in identifying financial risks related to reporting inaccuracies or compliance gaps. Support the implementation of risk mitigation measures and internal controls. Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Maintain detailed process documentation, data flow maps, and control checklists. Support training and onboarding of junior team members and new associates. Team Collaboration: Collaborate with senior and lead associates, sharing best practices and ensuring smooth workflow within the finance reporting team. Participate in cross-functional projects as required. Qualifications: Bachelors and masters degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline. Professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent preferred. Experience: 4 to 6 years of finance or accounting experience, ideally in a multinational corporation with exposure to global financial reporting and consolidation. Experience working with international accounting standards (IFRS, US GAAP) and multinational ERP systems is highly desirable. Skills and Competencies: Strong analytical aptitude with excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, and macros. Experience with financial consolidation software (e.g., Hyperion, OneStream) is a plus. Good understanding of global accounting standards and multinational consolidation requirements. Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across cultures and geographies. Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines. Problem-solving mindset with continuous improvement orientation
