Senior Associate

Financial Closing

• Collaborate with various user departments (such as Business Finance, Sales, AP AR, etc.) to gather financial data and ensure the accuracy and completeness of entries during preparation for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
• Provide support in terms of reconciliations of accounts, investigate discrepancies, & ensure appropriate adjustments are made.
• Prepare and post journal entries in SAP after ensuring sufficient and appropriate supporting documentation.
• Assist in the review of ledger balances and preparation of audit schedules to support balances reflecting in financial statements, to ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies. Ensure necessary actions are taken against aged / non-moving items per the schedule.
• Work closely with local finance teams to gather necessary data and explanations and ensure consistent accounting and reporting, providing support during adjustments, and reconciliations.

Fixed Asset and Inter Company accounting

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  Ensure the creation and assignment of AUC in accordance with the CAPEX requests that have been approved
• Review the Capital Work in Progress (CWIP) balances regularly and ensure timely and accurate capitalization of projects that have reached their completion or are due for capitalization
• Ensuring timely depreciation runs to maintain accurate financial records
• Prepare reconciliations consistent with the Trial balance
• Review and process intercompany invoices, receipts & payments while maintaining proper documentation.
• Perform regular reconciliations of intercompany accounts and identify & resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Investigate and resolve intercompany-related issues, addressing inquiries from stakeholders across markets

Compliance and Reporting

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  Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies & procedures
• Ensure adequate controls and approvals are always in place

Process Improvement and audit support

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  Identify opportunities for RTR process optimization, automation, and standardization within the financial accounting and close processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and operation excellence teams to implement improvements and enhance overall efficiency
• Assist with internal and external audit requests, providing necessary documentation & information to ensure a smooth audit process within the timelines.
• Support in timely audit closure by assisting in query resolution.

2pm to 11pm on regular days

Night shift during month end close days (5:30 pm to 2:30 am)

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in using SAP. Familiarity with other SAP modules is a plus
• Excellent command of Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, complex formulas, and data manipulation techniques to facilitate financial analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with financial consolidation tools and software to manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and reporting across entities.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting frameworks
• Familiarity with data integration and automation tools that could enhance the efficiency of the financial closing processes.

Soft Skills:

• Candidate should be well versed in English.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to data integrity.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues and propose solutions.
• Effective communication skills to interact with various stakeholders, including finance teams, auditors, and management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Team player with the capability to collaborate across departments, geographies, and cultures. Proactive attitude towards process improvement and the ability to drive change.

• "One Team" that thrives on collaboration and innovation.
• Opportunities to work with Global teams.
• An open, fair, and inclusive environment
• Multitude of learning and growth opportunities
• Medical insurance for you & your family, with access to Telemedicine application
• A brand name that is identified worldwide with precision, quality, and innovation.