Hiring For Sr Analyst -Blackline Implementation-Ahmedabad

The primary responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to:

• System Administration:

• Maintaining the BlackLine platform, including user roles, permissions, and

security settings.

• Supporting system updates and upgrades.

• Work with Security Provisioning Platform (i.e. Saviynt) to

enable structured approval processes

• Monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues internally or

via raising tickets with Blackline.

• Ensuring data integrity and security within the BlackLine system.

• Supporting new entity and other master data set-up is configured in a

timely and accurate manner

• Perform routine system tasks, such as period and calendar maintenance,

report customization and extraction, and monitoring the timeliness of

reconciliations

• Monitor imports and interfaces from subledgers and local ERPs into the

system and troubleshoot issues

• Participate in meetings with Blackline and Consultants to discuss issues

and process improvement initiatives

• Ensuring Blackline interfaces are tested regularly and are working well to

avoid issues with the month end financial close- research issues as

needed.

User Support:

• Providing training and support to BlackLine users on system functionality

and best practices.

• Troubleshooting user issues and resolving problems related to the

BlackLine platform.

• Maintaining user documentation and training materials.

• Coordinate and provide guidance and support on requests related to user

access roles, reconciliation assignment, organization structure, etc.

• Provide guidance to local system admins as needed

• Testing of the Blackline software program to ensure newly implemented

and existing functionality is working as intended

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to

explain technology solutions in business terms, establish rapport and

persuade others

Financial Process Alignment:

• Executing strategic projects under the guidance of Blackline COE

management to meet the needs of business users and ensure BlackLine is

configured to support their processes.

• Identifying opportunities to optimize BlackLine usage and improve

efficiency.

• Collaborating with finance and IT teams on system integrations and

enhancements.

• Standardizing the user of the Blackline Tool across regions to develop

process excellence

• Serve as subject matter expert for projects relating to Blackline, such as

the implementation of Blackline modules (i.e. journal entries), ERP

implementations and automation enhancements

• Defining & driving strategy, implementing automation, improving user

satisfaction & operational efficiencies to obtain assessable business value

• Participating in broader Blackline related projects and proactively

identifying technologies that can improve productivity in Blackline and

beyond - such as Intercompany hub, transaction matching, etc.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Generating reports and dashboards for track system usage and

performance.

• Analyzing data to identify trends and areas for improvement. 

• Support financial audits including internal, external, and SOX

Qualifications:

Technical Proficiency:

Strong understanding of financial systems, particularly accounting and financial

close processes. Experience with BlackLine is required. SAP and HFM (Hyperion

Financial Management) experience is considered an asset. Background in

working with FTP Servers and API connections is also an asset.

• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

Ability to troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, and develop solutions.

• Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) with users, stakeholders,

and technical teams.

• Organizational and Time Management Skills:

Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines. 

• Accounting Background

Basic understanding of accrual-based fundamental accounting principles

• Experience

At least 1 years of related work experience.