Travel And Expense Analyst - On Contract

Job Description

Understanding of basic financial accounting concepts and principles including process of recording, summarizing & reporting transactions in a time period, knowledge of finance systems, chart of accounts, system hierarchy and mappings. Develop baseline knowledge of finance systems, processes and transactions flow to ensure more pro-active and independent problem solving Perform accurate recording of timesheet and expense data, prepare and process corrections and adjustments basis inputs from local finance teams and other financial activities in compliance with local and global finance practices Reconcile and analyze transactions processed and/or adjusted to ensure they accurately flow to the financial statements Create, update and maintain employee and project data in finance systems on a day-today basis to ensure the data/records are up-to-date. Utilize system reports and queries for timely validation and reconciliation of employee/project data and to address questions and/or research on issues Prepare and distribute the routine reports and follow up reminders to local finance teams Build and maintain relationships with local finance teams to address time and expense related questions that may arise Ensure strong internal controls by maintaining back-ups/schedules supporting financial transactions. Follow defined processes and highlight when there is a need for change or update Maintain exception logs for the process-related exception as and when they occur for tracking and knowledge retention Adhere to the internal governance framework and guideline established by the management on the day-to-day operational activities Active participation in the organization-wide projects and initiatives WHAT YOU'RE GOOD AT Ability to collect, interpret, analyze & communicate data in a meaningful way Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills strong attention to details Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment; excellent time management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines Ability to prioritize, adapt and manage workload Strong oral and written communication skills & effective listening skills Relationship building, partnering and collaboration Committing to improvement through feedback and self-reflection,learning new topics & skills Strong customer orientation and flexible to business needs Strong initiative and willingness to take on projects in a proactive manner Utilizes sound judgment in dealing with work flow and uncertain situations Handles situations with confidence, understanding and tact, reaches out to line manager for guidance where necessary. Ability to respect all BCG information as personal and confidential WHAT YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS) Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, with 1-4 years of relevant experience in financial accounting & reporting, time & expense processing, query management etc. Prior experience of working in a global finance and operations team and setup is required Strong and proven proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and adaptable to different technology and/or software applications/tools Practical work experience and exposure to working with various ERP systems e.g. SAP, Oracle, Infor, Concur etc.