Financial Analyst, FOAA

Key Responsibilities

• Perform/Support month-end activities, including sub-ledger closing, journal preparation, general ledger account reconciliations, reporting, and balance sheet account analysis.
• Prepare month-end Flux analysis for all P&L and Balance Sheet accounts and share with stakeholders, including analysis of the reasons for changes.
• Apply professional accounting skills and knowledge, principles, and systems design to recognize complex issues and develop resolutions or consult with leadership.
• Ensure appropriate financial policies, procedures, and internal controls are in place, documented, and work on process improvements.
• Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations (with VAT Tax returns/sub-ledger reports) and address identified issues.
• Interact with auditors on audit-related queries to ensure smooth audit completion.
• Manage GRC compliance and internal controls, and align improvements/changes with stakeholders.
• Perform and support new business/system launches, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for accounting entries and financial reporting.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience using data to influence business decisions.
• Knowledge of standard software including Excel, Access, Oracle, Essbase, SQL, and VBA skills.
• Experience in written and verbal communication skills to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership.
• Experience with MS Office, in particular MS Excel.
• GST or VAT (Indirect tax) knowledge in accounting/compliance.

Qualifications

• CA with 0-4 years of post-qualification experience in:
• Month-end closing of books of accounts
• Working on various sub-ledgers
• Accounting Knowledge
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation
• GST/VAT (Indirect tax)
• Reporting activities